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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T295 AYXMOT history

T295 AYX is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2022
Mileage
160,225 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T295 AYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T295 AYX was last recorded at 160,225 miles on 16 Oct 2021, 3,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,748 miles · 16 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
3,477 miles
Average per year
6,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 160,225 miles
  • 2020 – 156,748 miles
  • 2019 – 151,037 miles
  • 2018 – 145,557 miles
  • 2017 – 140,490 miles
  • 2016 – 134,330 miles
  • 2015 – 126,149 miles
  • 2014 – 119,530 miles
  • 2013 – 112,483 miles
  • 2012 – 104,457 miles
  • 2011 – 98,834 miles
  • 2010 – 92,711 miles
  • 2009 – 84,201 miles
  • 2008 – 76,416 miles
  • 2006 – 61,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,225 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass160,225 miles (+3,477)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,225 miles
    Test number
    843976182257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass156,748 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    156,748 miles
    Test number
    234215555956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp vertical aim control not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail156,747 miles (+5,710)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,747 miles
    Test number
    258771948940
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp vertical aim control not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,037 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,037 miles
    Test number
    532516427791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail151,033 miles (+5,476)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,033 miles
    Test number
    948834411066
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs ridged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass145,557 miles (+5,067)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,557 miles
    Test number
    922748020547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approximately 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill lip (2.4.A.3)

  7. Pass140,490 miles (+6,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    140,490 miles
    Test number
    272301191969
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass134,330 miles (+8,181)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,330 miles
    Test number
    757826160260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,149 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,149 miles
    Test number
    299455305499
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass126,149 miles (+6,619)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,149 miles
    Test number
    995325405194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,530 miles (+7,047)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    119,530 miles
    Test number
    406543314112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass112,483 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    112,483 miles
    Test number
    187863413148
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to the wear bars.
    • NoteSmall stone chips front windscreen.

  13. Fail112,483 miles (+8,026)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,483 miles
    Test number
    217882613486
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to the wear bars.
    • NoteSmall stone chips front windscreen.

  14. Fail104,457 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,457 miles
    Test number
    629464412181
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass104,457 miles (+5,623)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,457 miles
    Test number
    638244012130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,834 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,834 miles
    Test number
    196596111122
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside mirror glass deteriorated

  17. Pass98,834 miles (+6,123)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    98,834 miles
    Test number
    569436511169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside mirror glass deteriorated

  18. Pass92,711 miles (+8,510)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,711 miles
    Test number
    214342110404
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDeterioration rear number plate.
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  19. Pass84,201 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,201 miles
    Test number
    882624919193
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteDamage offside front spot lamp lens.
    • NoteDeterioration rear number plate.
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.
    • NoteWater ingress nearside headlamp.

  20. Fail84,201 miles (+7,785)3 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,201 miles
    Test number
    221623519135
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteDamage offside front spot lamp lens.
    • NoteDeterioration rear number plate.
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.
    • NoteWater ingress nearside headlamp.

  21. Pass76,416 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,416 miles
    Test number
    100993918101
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDeterioration nearside front headlamp.
    • NoteDeterioration rear number plate.
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

  22. PassMileage not read6 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    431074417166
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped
    • NoteFront inner brake pads look low?
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on outer edges
    • NoteN/s/f a.r.b. link rod upper joint dust cover split
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low tread
    • NoteRear number plate fading

  23. FailMileage not read3 failures9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    682007107177
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped
    • NoteFront inner brake pads look low?
    • NoteFront tyres worn low on outer edges
    • NoteN/.s hand brake effort low
    • NoteN/s/f A.R.B.link rod upper joint dust cover split
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low tread
    • NoteRear brake discs worn/lipped
    • NoteRear inner brake pads look low?
    • NoteRear number plate fading

  24. Pass61,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    61,688 miles
    Test number
    961451916176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T295 AYX

Does T295 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T295 AYX expired on 25 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T295 AYX?
The MOT on T295 AYX expired on 25 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T295 AYX done?
T295 AYX was recorded at 160,225 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2021, an average of 6,362 miles a year.
Has T295 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T295 AYX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T295 AYX 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 T295 AYX find?
T295 AYX passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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