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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T351 EHYMOT history

T351 EHY is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
118,169 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T351 EHY
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T351 EHY was last recorded at 118,169 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 2,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Feb 2024: 113,849 miles, lower than 120,032 miles on 14 Feb 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,213 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,956 miles
Average per year
3,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,169 miles
  • 2025 – 115,213 miles
  • 2024 – 113,849 miles
  • 2023 – 120,032 miles
  • 2022 – 109,670 miles
  • 2021 – 107,085 miles
  • 2020 – 105,629 miles
  • 2019 – 103,073 miles
  • 2018 – 100,425 miles
  • 2017 – 97,741 miles
  • 2016 – 95,278 miles
  • 2015 – 92,650 miles
  • 2014 – 89,707 miles
  • 2013 – 86,968 miles
  • 2012 – 83,761 miles
  • 2011 – 80,104 miles
  • 2010 – 76,814 miles
  • 2009 – 75,631 miles
  • 2008 – 71,664 miles
  • 2007 – 66,248 miles
  • 2006 – 57,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,169 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,169 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    118,169 miles
    Test number
    696507213797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,213 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,213 miles
    Test number
    797940768340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail115,197 miles (+1,348)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,197 miles
    Test number
    692659784396
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner + outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass113,849 miles (-6,183)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,849 miles
    Test number
    899475743761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,032 miles (+8,066)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,032 miles
    Test number
    212421368241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,966 miles (+2,296)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,966 miles
    Test number
    569401368837
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine leaking onto exhaust (fire risk) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,670 miles
    Test number
    916971128756
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  8. Fail109,662 miles (+2,577)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,662 miles
    Test number
    193398757590
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  9. Pass107,085 miles (+1,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,085 miles
    Test number
    926872530691
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S AND N/S SILLS CORRODED AT JACKING POINTS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass105,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,629 miles
    Test number
    109585642767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,620 miles (+2,547)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,620 miles
    Test number
    727690922459
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass103,073 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,073 miles
    Test number
    459157314728
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail103,047 miles (+2,622)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,047 miles
    Test number
    528317189981
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure Relector insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass100,425 miles (+2,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,425 miles
    Test number
    634099787908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass97,741 miles (+2,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,741 miles
    Test number
    738712168942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass95,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    95,278 miles
    Test number
    577479292794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,278 miles (+2,628)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,278 miles
    Test number
    879409826089
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Fail92,650 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,650 miles
    Test number
    157409945035
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass92,650 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    92,650 miles
    Test number
    716409445013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,707 miles (+2,739)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    89,707 miles
    Test number
    739242744026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres wearing excessively on outer edges

  21. Pass86,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    86,968 miles
    Test number
    849971853019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,958 miles (+3,197)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,958 miles
    Test number
    266311853036
    • 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass83,761 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,761 miles
    Test number
    215884052090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail83,691 miles (+3,587)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,691 miles
    Test number
    166476442451
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass80,104 miles (+3,290)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    80,104 miles
    Test number
    219487041095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,814 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    76,814 miles
    Test number
    422183750004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass75,631 miles (+3,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,631 miles
    Test number
    173870749095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass71,664 miles (+5,416)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,664 miles
    Test number
    134854668430
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteN/S rear top arm slightly worn

  29. Pass66,248 miles (+9,034)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    66,248 miles
    Test number
    300335867036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAdvise both front anti roll bar link upper ball joint boots are split.
    • NoteAdvise clutch release bearing very noisey/rough.
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre has a screw/nail in tread.

  30. Pass57,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,214 miles
    Test number
    563343776079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T351 EHY

Does T351 EHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T351 EHY is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T351 EHY?
The MOT on T351 EHY is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T351 EHY done?
T351 EHY was recorded at 118,169 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 3,052 miles a year.
Has T351 EHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T351 EHY has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T351 EHY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T351 EHY find?
T351 EHY passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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