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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T357 TVMMOT history

T357 TVM is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2023
Mileage
165,498 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T357 TVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T357 TVM was last recorded at 165,498 miles on 5 Mar 2022, 3,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,088 miles · 24 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
3,410 miles
Average per year
6,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,498 miles
  • 2021 – 162,088 miles
  • 2019 – 158,337 miles
  • 2018 – 154,096 miles
  • 2017 – 149,495 miles
  • 2016 – 143,858 miles
  • 2015 – 137,196 miles
  • 2014 – 131,596 miles
  • 2013 – 124,962 miles
  • 2012 – 116,815 miles
  • 2011 – 107,145 miles
  • 2010 – 96,943 miles
  • 2009 – 84,286 miles
  • 2008 – 78,913 miles
  • 2007 – 72,744 miles
  • 2006 – 66,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,498 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,498 miles (+3,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    165,498 miles
    Test number
    974116727262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass162,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    162,088 miles
    Test number
    873662998716
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail162,088 miles (+3,751)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,088 miles
    Test number
    591383197530
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass158,337 miles (+4,241)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    158,337 miles
    Test number
    596136899776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,096 miles (+4,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    154,096 miles
    Test number
    796871072793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass149,495 miles (+5,637)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    149,495 miles
    Test number
    934988846478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,858 miles (+6,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    143,858 miles
    Test number
    481161562053
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail137,196 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,196 miles
    Test number
    198396305196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

  9. Pass137,196 miles (+5,600)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    137,196 miles
    Test number
    559056005160
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

  10. Pass131,596 miles (+18)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    131,596 miles
    Test number
    298322524485
    • NoteBoth front headlights condensated and beam image reduced
    • NoteFront screen marked
    • NoteUnable to open boot

  11. Fail131,578 miles (+6,616)10 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,578 miles
    Test number
    645398414181
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front headlights condensated and beam image reduced
    • NoteFront screen marked
    • NoteUnable to open boot

  12. Pass124,962 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,962 miles
    Test number
    857315713196
    • NoteNearside front ABS saensor slightly chaffed through from tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front headlight condensated
    • NoteOffside rear lower, rear hub bush has slight play
    • NoteParking brake lever ratchet worn

  13. Fail124,962 miles (+8,147)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,962 miles
    Test number
    357745013199
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front ABS saensor slightly chaffed through from tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front headlight condensated
    • NoteOffside rear lower, rear hub bush has slight play
    • NoteParking brake lever ratchet worn

  14. Pass116,815 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    116,815 miles
    Test number
    126126512189
    • NoteBoth front headlights condensated and slightly reducing beam image
    • NoteOffside rear, lower arm rear bush has slight play

  15. Fail116,815 miles (+9,670)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,815 miles
    Test number
    279406812135
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front headlights condensated and slightly reducing beam image
    • NoteOffside rear, lower arm rear bush has slight play

  16. Pass107,145 miles (+10,202)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,145 miles
    Test number
    337163201181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread splitting
    • NoteOffside front headlight condensated
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit and tread splitting
    • NoteOffside rear lower suspension arm, rear bush

  17. Pass96,943 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    96,943 miles
    Test number
    250488010112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,919 miles (+12,633)9 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,919 miles
    Test number
    262595200115
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front headlights condensated
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread torn
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  19. Pass84,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,286 miles
    Test number
    251782399002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,286 miles (+5,373)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,286 miles
    Test number
    184261799414
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front headlights condensated
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake pipes at flexi hoses slightly corroded

  21. Pass78,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    78,913 miles
    Test number
    214241108126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,913 miles (+6,169)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,913 miles
    Test number
    112311308158
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front headlights condensated
    • NoteNearside front image poor

  23. Pass72,744 miles (+6,127)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    72,744 miles
    Test number
    701207807198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,617 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    66,617 miles
    Test number
    510901206138
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres low worn to 2mm

  25. Fail66,617 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,617 miles
    Test number
    531791406187
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres low worn to 2mm

Questions about T357 TVM

Does T357 TVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T357 TVM expired on 4 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T357 TVM?
The MOT on T357 TVM expired on 4 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T357 TVM done?
T357 TVM was recorded at 165,498 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2022, an average of 6,219 miles a year.
Has T357 TVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T357 TVM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T357 TVM 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 T357 TVM find?
T357 TVM passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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