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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T348 MLEMOT history

T348 MLE is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 166,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
166,260 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T348 MLE
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
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T348 MLE was last recorded at 166,260 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,251 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,260 miles
  • 2025 – 162,404 miles
  • 2024 – 161,283 miles
  • 2023 – 157,793 miles
  • 2022 – 156,688 miles
  • 2021 – 154,815 miles
  • 2020 – 153,008 miles
  • 2019 – 149,901 miles
  • 2018 – 147,534 miles
  • 2017 – 144,460 miles
  • 2016 – 140,567 miles
  • 2015 – 137,255 miles
  • 2014 – 133,988 miles
  • 2013 – 131,418 miles
  • 2012 – 128,336 miles
  • 2011 – 126,353 miles
  • 2010 – 121,730 miles
  • 2009 – 117,299 miles
  • 2008 – 110,168 miles
  • 2007 – 102,476 miles
  • 2006 – 95,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,260 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper SUSPENSION ARM DUST COVER SPLITRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper SUSPENSION ARM DUST COVER SPLITRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear INNER SILLS CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,260 miles (+9)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    166,260 miles
    Test number
    592966285066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper SUSPENSION ARM DUST COVER SPLIT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper SUSPENSION ARM DUST COVER SPLIT
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear INNER SILLS CORRODED

  2. Fail166,251 miles (+3,847)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,251 miles
    Test number
    116305673332
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper SUSPENSION ARM DUST COVER SPLIT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper SUSPENSION ARM DUST COVER SPLIT
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear INNER SILLS CORRODED

  3. Pass162,404 miles (+1,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    162,404 miles
    Test number
    246033083623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass161,283 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    161,283 miles
    Test number
    534677256861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail161,283 miles (+3,490)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,283 miles
    Test number
    357754352744
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tailgate sidelight not worling (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTailgate doesn't open

  6. Pass157,793 miles (+1,105)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,793 miles
    Test number
    589100985755
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light on tailgate not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass156,688 miles (+1,873)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    156,688 miles
    Test number
    423055056031
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TIE ROD HAS PLAY

  8. Pass154,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,815 miles
    Test number
    330328450073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail154,815 miles (+1,807)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,815 miles
    Test number
    985725618096
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TIE ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass153,008 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    153,008 miles
    Test number
    942087276786
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail153,008 miles (+3,107)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,008 miles
    Test number
    254092740201
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass149,901 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    149,901 miles
    Test number
    463136496970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,534 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    147,534 miles
    Test number
    206712257800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass144,460 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,460 miles
    Test number
    927599225653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,567 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    140,567 miles
    Test number
    774280549853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail140,566 miles (+3,311)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,566 miles
    Test number
    829853049071
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass137,255 miles (+3,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    137,255 miles
    Test number
    328811255041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass133,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    133,988 miles
    Test number
    307371954016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail133,988 miles (+2,570)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,988 miles
    Test number
    836480154070
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass131,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    131,418 miles
    Test number
    527095943095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail131,418 miles (+3,082)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,418 miles
    Test number
    195535943019
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass128,336 miles (+1,983)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    128,336 miles
    Test number
    118306242058
    • NoteNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT LENSES MISSING

  23. Pass126,353 miles (+4,623)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    126,353 miles
    Test number
    847197841005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass121,730 miles (+4,431)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    121,730 miles
    Test number
    313888440076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass117,299 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    117,299 miles
    Test number
    873689949025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail117,298 miles (+7,130)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,298 miles
    Test number
    852447049069
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass110,168 miles (+7,692)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    110,168 miles
    Test number
    853775148051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass102,476 miles (+6,660)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    102,476 miles
    Test number
    383850747010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass95,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    95,816 miles
    Test number
    684132456010
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T348 MLE

Does T348 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T348 MLE is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T348 MLE?
The MOT on T348 MLE is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T348 MLE done?
T348 MLE was recorded at 166,260 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,514 miles a year.
Has T348 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T348 MLE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T348 MLE 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 T348 MLE find?
T348 MLE passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear upper suspension arm dust cover split, and 7 more.

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