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BMW 523

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T306 CLGMOT history

T306 CLG is a grey petrol BMW 523 first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2022
Mileage
139,918 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2021
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T306 CLG
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
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T306 CLG was last recorded at 139,918 miles on 2 Dec 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,917 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 139,918 miles
  • 2020 – 135,144 miles
  • 2019 – 131,296 miles
  • 2018 – 124,133 miles
  • 2017 – 116,598 miles
  • 2016 – 110,970 miles
  • 2015 – 106,632 miles
  • 2014 – 101,710 miles
  • 2013 – 95,299 miles
  • 2012 – 91,413 miles
  • 2011 – 89,839 miles
  • 2010 – 88,008 miles
  • 2009 – 85,473 miles
  • 2008 – 83,312 miles
  • 2007 – 79,787 miles
  • 2006 – 69,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,918 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length of vehicle (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,918 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    139,918 miles
    Test number
    258858062673
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail139,917 miles (+4,773)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,917 miles
    Test number
    302884058033
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass135,144 miles (+3,848)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,144 miles
    Test number
    783155696264
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% Remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass131,296 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,296 miles
    Test number
    849779956680
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail131,296 miles (+7,163)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,296 miles
    Test number
    292221806107
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator Illuminates with side light switch. (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass124,133 miles (+73)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,133 miles
    Test number
    496417524820
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake performance poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear section heat shiel loose
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel lines slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front and centre sill damage
  7. Fail124,060 miles (+7,462)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,060 miles
    Test number
    822468479932
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake performance poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear section heat shiel loose
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel lines slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front and centre sill damage
  8. Pass116,598 miles (+5,628)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,598 miles
    Test number
    194858291294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,970 miles (+4,338)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    110,970 miles
    Test number
    779929384440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,632 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    106,632 miles
    Test number
    324464746921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,710 miles
    Test number
    978785824365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,710 miles (+6,411)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,710 miles
    Test number
    475565224378
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  13. Pass95,299 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,299 miles
    Test number
    726293333383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,228 miles (+3,815)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,228 miles
    Test number
    299650833335
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
  15. Pass91,413 miles (+1,574)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    91,413 miles
    Test number
    555948312350
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tie rod has slight play
  16. Pass89,839 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    89,839 miles
    Test number
    618040621376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,008 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    88,008 miles
    Test number
    422320630305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,942 miles (+2,469)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,942 miles
    Test number
    783506920381
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Pass85,473 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    85,473 miles
    Test number
    942488329359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,428 miles (+2,116)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,428 miles
    Test number
    580082629345
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  21. Pass83,312 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    83,312 miles
    Test number
    561273728393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,787 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    79,787 miles
    Test number
    283787117370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,440 miles (+8,299)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    77,440 miles
    Test number
    600518937191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,141 miles
    Test number
    354072256189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,141 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,141 miles
    Test number
    334926746158
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T306 CLG

Does T306 CLG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T306 CLG expired on 1 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T306 CLG?
The MOT on T306 CLG expired on 1 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T306 CLG done?
T306 CLG was recorded at 139,918 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2021, an average of 4,560 miles a year.
Has T306 CLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T306 CLG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T306 CLG 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 T306 CLG find?
T306 CLG passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length of vehicle.

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