BMW 523
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T345 SEFMOT history
T345 SEF is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 176,102 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 176,102 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 5,617 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T345 SEF
- 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
- 30 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T345 SEF was last recorded at 176,102 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 176,102 miles · 6 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,617 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 176,102 miles
- 2024 – 170,128 miles
- 2023 – 163,437 miles
- 2022 – 159,793 miles
- 2021 – 157,293 miles
- 2020 – 154,630 miles
- 2019 – 150,167 miles
- 2018 – 144,807 miles
- 2017 – 137,420 miles
- 2016 – 130,990 miles
- 2015 – 124,555 miles
- 2014 – 118,298 miles
- 2013 – 113,084 miles
- 2012 – 108,308 miles
- 2011 – 101,641 miles
- 2010 – 94,837 miles
- 2009 – 89,307 miles
- 2008 – 80,823 miles
- 2007 – 75,055 miles
- 2006 – 68,116 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,102 miles
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
33 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,102 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 176,102 miles
- Test number
- 760202442180
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecure
Fail176,102 miles (+5,974)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,102 miles
- Test number
- 368116475292
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of sill severely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecure
Pass170,128 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 170,128 miles
- Test number
- 304160363462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,113 miles (+6,676)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,113 miles
- Test number
- 708259720703
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass163,437 miles (+3,644)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 163,437 miles
- Test number
- 482292635735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,793 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 159,793 miles
- Test number
- 595720828831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,792 miles (+2,499)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,792 miles
- Test number
- 993051005066
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass157,293 miles (+66)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 157,293 miles
- Test number
- 616753672861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,227 miles (+2,597)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,227 miles
- Test number
- 250135849580
- MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear [onto joint] (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass154,630 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 154,630 miles
- Test number
- 568204272343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,630 miles (+4,463)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,630 miles
- Test number
- 240631049799
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass150,167 miles (+18)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 150,167 miles
- Test number
- 343191970135
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
Fail150,149 miles (+5,342)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,149 miles
- Test number
- 150663517745
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,807 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 144,807 miles
- Test number
- 549871296102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,807 miles (+7,387)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,807 miles
- Test number
- 763274915224
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Pass137,420 miles (+79)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 137,420 miles
- Test number
- 552996757595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,341 miles (+6,351)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,341 miles
- Test number
- 471825152623
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass130,990 miles (+78)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 130,990 miles
- Test number
- 314206408655
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,912 miles (+6,357)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,912 miles
- Test number
- 686789808659
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Pass124,555 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 124,555 miles
- Test number
- 426701985196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,504 miles (+6,206)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,504 miles
- Test number
- 835846075110
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Pass118,298 miles (+5,214)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 118,298 miles
- Test number
- 368768574125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,084 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 113,084 miles
- Test number
- 186876073185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,084 miles (+4,776)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,084 miles
- Test number
- 236146673123
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass108,308 miles (+6,667)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 108,308 miles
- Test number
- 396828072120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,641 miles (+6,804)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 101,641 miles
- Test number
- 288128871186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,837 miles (+5,530)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 94,837 miles
- Test number
- 361815070173
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass89,307 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 89,307 miles
- Test number
- 411936599137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,291 miles (+8,468)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,291 miles
- Test number
- 252989789122
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,823 miles (+5,768)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 80,823 miles
- Test number
- 552617378172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,055 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 75,055 miles
- Test number
- 241248177103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,055 miles (+6,939)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,055 miles
- Test number
- 674418877165
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass68,116 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 68,116 miles
- Test number
- 754659576158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T345 SEF
- Does T345 SEF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T345 SEF expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T345 SEF?
- The MOT on T345 SEF expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T345 SEF done?
- T345 SEF was recorded at 176,102 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 5,617 miles a year.
- Has T345 SEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T345 SEF has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T345 SEF 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 T345 SEF find?
- T345 SEF passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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