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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T357 VWSMOT history

T357 VWS is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
156,574 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T357 VWS
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
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T357 VWS was last recorded at 156,574 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 3,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,926 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,648 miles
Average per year
2,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,574 miles
  • 2025 – 152,926 miles
  • 2024 – 149,636 miles
  • 2023 – 147,092 miles
  • 2022 – 144,187 miles
  • 2021 – 141,141 miles
  • 2020 – 137,982 miles
  • 2019 – 134,312 miles
  • 2018 – 132,401 miles
  • 2017 – 129,345 miles
  • 2016 – 125,311 miles
  • 2015 – 121,942 miles
  • 2014 – 120,864 miles
  • 2013 – 119,717 miles
  • 2012 – 118,332 miles
  • 2011 – 116,208 miles
  • 2010 – 114,120 miles
  • 2009 – 111,430 miles
  • 2008 – 106,130 miles
  • 2007 – 100,537 miles
  • 2006 – 96,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,574 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,574 miles (+3,648)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    156,574 miles
    Test number
    173082610514
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass152,926 miles (+3,290)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    152,926 miles
    Test number
    314816361829
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass149,636 miles (+2,544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    149,636 miles
    Test number
    923898567751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass147,092 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,092 miles
    Test number
    608175431283
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail147,092 miles (+2,905)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,092 miles
    Test number
    597684384963
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass144,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,187 miles
    Test number
    745988063158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail144,187 miles (+3,046)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,187 miles
    Test number
    493576342465
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass141,141 miles (+3,159)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    141,141 miles
    Test number
    864342912186
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass137,982 miles (+3,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,982 miles
    Test number
    665203104887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass134,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    134,312 miles
    Test number
    148972473009
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail134,312 miles (+1,911)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,312 miles
    Test number
    272953087388
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass132,401 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    132,401 miles
    Test number
    930926634365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,345 miles (+4,034)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    129,345 miles
    Test number
    961770199083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass125,311 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    125,311 miles
    Test number
    803558960510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,942 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,942 miles
    Test number
    305842155032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass120,864 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    120,864 miles
    Test number
    756565554057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass119,717 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    119,717 miles
    Test number
    336084453039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,332 miles (+2,124)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    118,332 miles
    Test number
    445059642089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,208 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    116,208 miles
    Test number
    295760651069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass114,120 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    114,120 miles
    Test number
    473510950095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,430 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    111,430 miles
    Test number
    882072119091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,130 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    106,130 miles
    Test number
    741145618067
    • NoteChild seat fitted near side rear
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail106,130 miles (+5,593)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,130 miles
    Test number
    112225818020
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted near side rear
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass100,537 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    100,537 miles
    Test number
    123889317404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass96,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    96,810 miles
    Test number
    192004356455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail96,810 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,810 miles
    Test number
    181643556018
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T357 VWS

Does T357 VWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T357 VWS is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T357 VWS?
The MOT on T357 VWS is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T357 VWS done?
T357 VWS was recorded at 156,574 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 2,975 miles a year.
Has T357 VWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T357 VWS has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T357 VWS 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 VWS find?
T357 VWS passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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