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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T320 FWLMOT history

T320 FWL is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 178,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2022
Mileage
178,680 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2021
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T320 FWL
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
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T320 FWL was last recorded at 178,680 miles on 30 Dec 2021, 1,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,761 miles · 30 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,919 miles
Average per year
4,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 178,680 miles
  • 2020 – 176,761 miles
  • 2019 – 175,325 miles
  • 2018 – 174,001 miles
  • 2017 – 172,807 miles
  • 2016 – 171,616 miles
  • 2015 – 170,388 miles
  • 2014 – 168,546 miles
  • 2013 – 166,881 miles
  • 2012 – 164,494 miles
  • 2011 – 161,910 miles
  • 2010 – 159,311 miles
  • 2009 – 148,790 miles
  • 2008 – 135,107 miles
  • 2007 – 124,260 miles
  • 2006 – 107,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,680 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,680 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    178,680 miles
    Test number
    246144642979
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail178,680 miles (+1,919)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,680 miles
    Test number
    687530491625
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass176,761 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    176,761 miles
    Test number
    411986345078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail176,760 miles (+1,435)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,760 miles
    Test number
    218593630380
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass175,325 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    175,325 miles
    Test number
    330185384407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail175,324 miles (+1,323)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,324 miles
    Test number
    978620970532
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass174,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    174,001 miles
    Test number
    854277811661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail174,000 miles (+1,193)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,000 miles
    Test number
    357837893005
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass172,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    172,807 miles
    Test number
    447082717420
    • 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)

  10. Fail172,807 miles (+1,191)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,807 miles
    Test number
    760048576485
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • 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)

  11. Pass171,616 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    171,616 miles
    Test number
    247952609752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail171,615 miles (+1,227)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,615 miles
    Test number
    184531250553
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass170,388 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    170,388 miles
    Test number
    442902012718
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  14. Fail170,366 miles (+1,820)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,366 miles
    Test number
    240856907227
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f streeing arm movement

  15. Pass168,546 miles (+1,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    168,546 miles
    Test number
    595014604330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass166,881 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    166,881 miles
    Test number
    588683803351
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail166,881 miles (+2,387)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,881 miles
    Test number
    836492503307
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass164,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    164,494 miles
    Test number
    318716902306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail164,494 miles (+2,584)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,494 miles
    Test number
    179966202398
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass161,910 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    161,910 miles
    Test number
    958952801304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail161,909 miles (+2,598)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,909 miles
    Test number
    458821201371
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass159,311 miles (+10,521)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    159,311 miles
    Test number
    610893100325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass148,790 miles (+13,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    148,790 miles
    Test number
    574311089299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass135,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    135,107 miles
    Test number
    430532208380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail135,106 miles (+10,846)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,106 miles
    Test number
    743882308377
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass124,260 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    124,260 miles
    Test number
    300136407312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail124,254 miles (+17,103)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,254 miles
    Test number
    964535407313
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass107,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    107,151 miles
    Test number
    440187006486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail107,151 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,151 miles
    Test number
    402630106350
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureObligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T320 FWL

Does T320 FWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T320 FWL expired on 29 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T320 FWL?
The MOT on T320 FWL expired on 29 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T320 FWL done?
T320 FWL was recorded at 178,680 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2021, an average of 4,713 miles a year.
Has T320 FWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T320 FWL has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T320 FWL 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 T320 FWL find?
T320 FWL passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge.

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