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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T352 LCXMOT history

T352 LCX is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 109,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
109,127 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T352 LCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T352 LCX was last recorded at 109,127 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 5,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,216 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,911 miles
Average per year
3,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,127 miles
  • 2024 – 103,216 miles
  • 2023 – 97,445 miles
  • 2022 – 89,691 miles
  • 2021 – 81,697 miles
  • 2020 – 74,486 miles
  • 2019 – 62,501 miles
  • 2018 – 57,940 miles
  • 2010 – 57,446 miles
  • 2009 – 56,168 miles
  • 2008 – 53,246 miles
  • 2007 – 47,382 miles
  • 2006 – 42,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,127 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside + Offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,127 miles (+5,911)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    109,127 miles
    Test number
    423651835889
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass103,216 miles (+5,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    103,216 miles
    Test number
    306823128719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,445 miles (+7,754)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,445 miles
    Test number
    113534843417
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

  4. Pass89,691 miles (+316)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,691 miles
    Test number
    623782589192
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

  5. Fail89,375 miles (+7,678)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,375 miles
    Test number
    382027465568
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

  6. Pass81,697 miles (+7,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,697 miles
    Test number
    591160381529
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass74,486 miles (+11,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,486 miles
    Test number
    435222106276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass62,501 miles (+4,561)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,501 miles
    Test number
    608156653183
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door rubber seal deteriotrd
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,940 miles
    Test number
    149235062343
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail57,940 miles (+494)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,940 miles
    Test number
    184446926563
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass57,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,446 miles
    Test number
    441918710285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,446 miles (+1,278)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,446 miles
    Test number
    393608610417
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  13. Pass56,168 miles (+2,922)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,168 miles
    Test number
    472110319208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,246 miles (+5,864)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,246 miles
    Test number
    632444308242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,382 miles (+5,113)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,382 miles
    Test number
    243171497165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,269 miles
    Test number
    430659906264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T352 LCX

Does T352 LCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T352 LCX is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T352 LCX?
The MOT on T352 LCX is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T352 LCX done?
T352 LCX was recorded at 109,127 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 3,447 miles a year.
Has T352 LCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T352 LCX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T352 LCX 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 T352 LCX find?
T352 LCX passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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