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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T329 TFEMOT history

T329 TFE is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 88,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
88,347 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T329 TFE
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T329 TFE was last recorded at 88,347 miles on 20 May 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,325 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
2,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,347 miles
  • 2025 – 79,966 miles
  • 2024 – 70,684 miles
  • 2023 – 63,688 miles
  • 2020 – 63,670 miles
  • 2019 – 59,336 miles
  • 2018 – 51,907 miles
  • 2017 – 51,214 miles
  • 2016 – 50,314 miles
  • 2015 – 48,198 miles
  • 2014 – 47,219 miles
  • 2013 – 45,996 miles
  • 2012 – 44,474 miles
  • 2011 – 42,823 miles
  • 2010 – 40,806 miles
  • 2009 – 38,843 miles
  • 2008 – 37,274 miles
  • 2007 – 35,658 miles
  • 2006 – 34,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,347 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,347 miles (+22)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    88,347 miles
    Test number
    912575297399
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail88,325 miles (+8,359)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,325 miles
    Test number
    786793041429
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass79,966 miles (+9,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    79,966 miles
    Test number
    151580593001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass70,684 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    70,684 miles
    Test number
    293269110193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail70,684 miles (+6,996)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,684 miles
    Test number
    349249306451
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass63,688 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    63,688 miles
    Test number
    631607013263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,684 miles (+14)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,684 miles
    Test number
    840944583621
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass63,670 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,670 miles
    Test number
    622062359449
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail63,657 miles (+4,321)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,657 miles
    Test number
    740690839325
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass59,336 miles (+174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    59,336 miles
    Test number
    779235761245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail59,162 miles (+7,255)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,162 miles
    Test number
    257913843301
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass51,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,907 miles
    Test number
    528070042891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,907 miles (+693)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,907 miles
    Test number
    440131918092
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

  14. Pass51,214 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,214 miles
    Test number
    977132060603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,211 miles (+897)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,211 miles
    Test number
    282566775037
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass50,314 miles (+2,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,314 miles
    Test number
    398996804190
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass48,198 miles (+979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,198 miles
    Test number
    378752335108
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass47,219 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,219 miles
    Test number
    797626934155
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking inbetween tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking between tread
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Fail47,219 miles (+1,223)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,219 miles
    Test number
    128913434195
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking between tread
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  20. Pass45,996 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,996 miles
    Test number
    177880733116
    • NoteNearside rear sill slightly corroded

  21. Fail45,996 miles (+1,522)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,996 miles
    Test number
    448299323189
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNearside rear sill slightly corroded

  22. Pass44,474 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,474 miles
    Test number
    907581932114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,823 miles (+2,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,823 miles
    Test number
    728006931183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass40,806 miles (+1,963)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,806 miles
    Test number
    343509830102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,843 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,843 miles
    Test number
    522761849163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,274 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,274 miles
    Test number
    342896238144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,658 miles (+1,550)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,658 miles
    Test number
    120533327114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass34,108 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,108 miles
    Test number
    563377236198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T329 TFE

Does T329 TFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T329 TFE is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T329 TFE?
The MOT on T329 TFE is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T329 TFE done?
T329 TFE was recorded at 88,347 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 2,711 miles a year.
Has T329 TFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T329 TFE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T329 TFE 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 T329 TFE find?
T329 TFE passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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