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BMW 523

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T372 LJAMOT history

T372 LJA is a red petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 181,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
181,090 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T372 LJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T372 LJA was last recorded at 181,090 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,944 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
146 miles
Average per year
5,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,090 miles
  • 2024 – 172,087 miles
  • 2023 – 168,339 miles
  • 2022 – 164,415 miles
  • 2021 – 160,423 miles
  • 2020 – 156,384 miles
  • 2019 – 153,348 miles
  • 2018 – 147,814 miles
  • 2017 – 140,766 miles
  • 2016 – 131,502 miles
  • 2015 – 119,942 miles
  • 2014 – 108,564 miles
  • 2013 – 99,728 miles
  • 2012 – 96,310 miles
  • 2011 – 93,261 miles
  • 2010 – 89,099 miles
  • 2009 – 85,935 miles
  • 2008 – 81,823 miles
  • 2007 – 77,052 miles
  • 2006 – 71,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,090 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,090 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    181,090 miles
    Test number
    634400648384
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail181,090 miles (+146)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,090 miles
    Test number
    449135425294
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail180,944 miles (+8,857)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,944 miles
    Test number
    513880239188
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from n/s/ coolant hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass172,087 miles (+3,748)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    172,087 miles
    Test number
    684089780408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,339 miles (+3,924)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    168,339 miles
    Test number
    737889136288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,415 miles (+3,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    164,415 miles
    Test number
    903931323906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass160,423 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    160,423 miles
    Test number
    663363606777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail160,237 miles (+3,853)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,237 miles
    Test number
    855986018127
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced offside and nearside front (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass156,384 miles (+3,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,384 miles
    Test number
    212844231601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass153,348 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,348 miles
    Test number
    622636485040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail153,348 miles (+5,534)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,348 miles
    Test number
    414305014646
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake line (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass147,814 miles (+260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    147,814 miles
    Test number
    951258074461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail147,554 miles (+6,788)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,554 miles
    Test number
    992247370467
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) axial tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass140,766 miles (+9,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    140,766 miles
    Test number
    352687575417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass131,502 miles (+11,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    131,502 miles
    Test number
    360469579621
    • 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)

  16. Pass119,942 miles (+11,378)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    119,942 miles
    Test number
    458201654962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,564 miles (+8,836)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    108,564 miles
    Test number
    515077604337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,728 miles (+3,418)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    99,728 miles
    Test number
    366334513437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,310 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,310 miles
    Test number
    238593812227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear axle oil leak.

  20. Fail96,310 miles (+3,049)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,310 miles
    Test number
    695543712228
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear axle oil leak.

  21. Pass93,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    93,261 miles
    Test number
    305090211250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,528 miles (+4,429)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,528 miles
    Test number
    259170711290
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak on rear axle.

  23. Pass89,099 miles (+3,164)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    89,099 miles
    Test number
    700224710296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,935 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    85,935 miles
    Test number
    242348819285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,823 miles (+4,771)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    81,823 miles
    Test number
    954497618214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,052 miles (+5,473)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    77,052 miles
    Test number
    382961107278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    71,579 miles
    Test number
    511409986122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T372 LJA

Does T372 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T372 LJA is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T372 LJA?
The MOT on T372 LJA is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T372 LJA done?
T372 LJA was recorded at 181,090 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 5,497 miles a year.
Has T372 LJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T372 LJA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T372 LJA 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 T372 LJA find?
T372 LJA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front fluid leak, but not excessive; nearside front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; oil leak, but not excessive.

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