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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T381 SPGMOT history

T381 SPG is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 9 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 195,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2026
Mileage
195,123 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T381 SPG
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
9 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T381 SPG was last recorded at 195,123 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 1,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,515 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,608 miles
Average per year
6,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,123 miles
  • 2024 – 193,515 miles
  • 2023 – 188,532 miles
  • 2022 – 182,981 miles
  • 2021 – 177,702 miles
  • 2020 – 172,149 miles
  • 2019 – 168,030 miles
  • 2018 – 163,533 miles
  • 2017 – 156,860 miles
  • 2016 – 148,239 miles
  • 2015 – 140,477 miles
  • 2014 – 130,243 miles
  • 2013 – 118,080 miles
  • 2012 – 109,755 miles
  • 2011 – 104,617 miles
  • 2010 – 99,672 miles
  • 2009 – 92,536 miles
  • 2008 – 85,967 miles
  • 2007 – 76,048 miles
  • 2006 – 67,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,123 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,123 miles (+1,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    195,123 miles
    Test number
    397409068798
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass193,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    193,515 miles
    Test number
    713145658273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail193,515 miles (+4,983)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,515 miles
    Test number
    217682010287
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass188,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    188,532 miles
    Test number
    882591437524
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail188,532 miles (+5,551)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,532 miles
    Test number
    415484617833
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass182,981 miles (+5,279)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    182,981 miles
    Test number
    653227939798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass177,702 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    177,702 miles
    Test number
    624909595937
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail177,699 miles (+5,550)4 major3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,699 miles
    Test number
    816950669860
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass172,149 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    172,149 miles
    Test number
    996950575009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail172,139 miles (+4,109)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,139 miles
    Test number
    337620917675
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass168,030 miles (+4,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    168,030 miles
    Test number
    554278295968
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight has slight water ingress
    • AdvisoryStop light warning lamp faulty, indicating light inop but ok offside

  12. Pass163,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    163,533 miles
    Test number
    613182462731
    • AdvisoryStop light warning lamp faulty, indicating light inop but ok.

  13. Fail163,533 miles (+6,673)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,533 miles
    Test number
    620842043010
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop light warning lamp faulty, indicating light inop but ok.

  14. Pass156,860 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    156,860 miles
    Test number
    134941211370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail156,860 miles (+8,621)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,860 miles
    Test number
    582149425620
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass148,239 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    148,239 miles
    Test number
    869027161860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail148,239 miles (+7,762)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,239 miles
    Test number
    260279543000
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has nail in tread

  18. Pass140,477 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    140,477 miles
    Test number
    468576855141
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteInner steering joint has play in joint below service standard
    • NoteOffside headlight slightly deteriorated

  19. Fail140,477 miles (+10,234)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,477 miles
    Test number
    426452455142
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteInner steering joint has play in joint below service standard
    • NoteOffside headlight slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass130,243 miles (+12,163)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    130,243 miles
    Test number
    245805934422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside headlight has slight water ingress
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition due to low tyre pressure
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass118,080 miles (+230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    118,080 miles
    Test number
    547864933120
    • NoteNearside headlight slightly steamed up

  22. Fail117,850 miles (+8,095)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,850 miles
    Test number
    919752723164
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNearside headlight slightly steamed up

  23. Pass109,755 miles (+5,138)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    109,755 miles
    Test number
    346999052157
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNearside headlamp has condensation

  24. Pass104,617 miles (+4,945)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    104,617 miles
    Test number
    306797431192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass99,672 miles (+7,136)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    99,672 miles
    Test number
    674725070189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass92,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    92,536 miles
    Test number
    200566649129
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  27. Fail92,536 miles (+6,569)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,536 miles
    Test number
    552776449120
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  28. Pass85,967 miles (+9,919)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    85,967 miles
    Test number
    554342348136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass76,048 miles (+8,079)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    76,048 miles
    Test number
    823256217156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass67,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,969 miles
    Test number
    162114526134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T381 SPG

Does T381 SPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T381 SPG expired on 14 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T381 SPG?
The MOT on T381 SPG expired on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T381 SPG done?
T381 SPG was recorded at 195,123 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 6,710 miles a year.
Has T381 SPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T381 SPG has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T381 SPG 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 T381 SPG find?
T381 SPG passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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