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BMW 523

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T390 LDTMOT history

T390 LDT is a red petrol BMW 523 first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
122,380 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T390 LDT
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
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T390 LDT was last recorded at 122,380 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 12,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,736 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,644 miles
Average per year
2,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,380 miles
  • 2025 – 109,736 miles
  • 2024 – 104,599 miles
  • 2023 – 98,514 miles
  • 2022 – 94,581 miles
  • 2021 – 94,540 miles
  • 2020 – 94,065 miles
  • 2019 – 91,807 miles
  • 2018 – 88,377 miles
  • 2017 – 86,584 miles
  • 2016 – 85,691 miles
  • 2015 – 84,835 miles
  • 2014 – 83,461 miles
  • 2013 – 82,245 miles
  • 2012 – 80,154 miles
  • 2011 – 78,431 miles
  • 2010 – 77,569 miles
  • 2009 – 76,575 miles
  • 2008 – 75,813 miles
  • 2007 – 71,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,380 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,380 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    122,380 miles
    Test number
    637094512126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,380 miles (+12,644)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,380 miles
    Test number
    132171601842
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,736 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,736 miles
    Test number
    936186144109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,599 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    104,599 miles
    Test number
    199988378934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear OUTER SILLS CORRODED BUT SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO FULLY ACCESS
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED AND SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO ACCESS FULLY

  5. Fail104,593 miles (+188)5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,593 miles
    Test number
    463000385029
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroded - plastic covers fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer sill damaged

  6. Fail104,405 miles (+5,891)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,405 miles
    Test number
    249099273854
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal damaged and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive seal damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side to side (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass98,514 miles (+3,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    98,514 miles
    Test number
    749872139626
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass94,581 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    94,581 miles
    Test number
    420701423924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail94,568 miles (+28)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,568 miles
    Test number
    745644271350
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass94,540 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    94,540 miles
    Test number
    883439261103
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  11. Fail94,540 miles (+475)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,540 miles
    Test number
    969858202753
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  12. Pass94,065 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,065 miles
    Test number
    311591712750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

  13. Fail94,065 miles (+2,258)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,065 miles
    Test number
    554679606626
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

  14. Pass91,807 miles (+3,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,807 miles
    Test number
    244495010803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass88,377 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,377 miles
    Test number
    468925675987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,584 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,584 miles
    Test number
    132533018770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,691 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,691 miles
    Test number
    405914696882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,835 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,835 miles
    Test number
    488478425051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,461 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,461 miles
    Test number
    508471434059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,245 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    82,245 miles
    Test number
    105049723030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,154 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    80,154 miles
    Test number
    916355322060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,431 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,431 miles
    Test number
    756427521029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,569 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    77,569 miles
    Test number
    714199720075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,575 miles (+762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,575 miles
    Test number
    780870539003
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass75,813 miles (+4,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    75,813 miles
    Test number
    342232238069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass71,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    71,204 miles
    Test number
    754492737068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T390 LDT

Does T390 LDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T390 LDT is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T390 LDT?
The MOT on T390 LDT is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T390 LDT done?
T390 LDT was recorded at 122,380 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 2,607 miles a year.
Has T390 LDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T390 LDT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T390 LDT 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 T390 LDT find?
T390 LDT passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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