
BMW 523
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T405 NAMMOT history
T405 NAM is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,108 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 154,108 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,885 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T405 NAM
- 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
- 11 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
T405 NAM was last recorded at 154,108 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 3,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 150,829 miles · 24 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,279 miles
- Average per year
- 4,885 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 154,108 miles
- 2023 – 150,829 miles
- 2022 – 147,658 miles
- 2021 – 144,152 miles
- 2020 – 142,576 miles
- 2019 – 140,574 miles
- 2018 – 138,544 miles
- 2017 – 135,886 miles
- 2016 – 130,747 miles
- 2015 – 128,987 miles
- 2014 – 124,912 miles
- 2013 – 114,427 miles
- 2012 – 107,191 miles
- 2011 – 98,630 miles
- 2010 – 93,072 miles
- 2009 – 86,900 miles
- 2008 – 80,195 miles
- 2007 – 70,805 miles
- 2006 – 64,118 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Full MOT history
24 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail154,108 miles (+3,279)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,108 miles
- Test number
- 956117818316
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass150,829 miles (+3,171)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 150,829 miles
- Test number
- 810791329624
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass147,658 miles (+3,506)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 147,658 miles
- Test number
- 720588148993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,152 miles (+1,576)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 144,152 miles
- Test number
- 553559720836
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass142,576 miles (+2,002)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 142,576 miles
- Test number
- 842649015814
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass140,574 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 140,574 miles
- Test number
- 213143759203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,574 miles (+2,030)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,574 miles
- Test number
- 988364193313
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass138,544 miles (+2,658)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 138,544 miles
- Test number
- 823561096572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,886 miles (+5,139)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 135,886 miles
- Test number
- 363347994314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,747 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 130,747 miles
- Test number
- 721199016905
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear low on edges.
- AdvisoryBoth rear subframe front bushes starting to split.
- AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded.
- AdvisorySlight damage to windscreen.
- AdvisorySlight movement in both steering rack inner tie rod joints.
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Fail130,747 miles (+1,760)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,747 miles
- Test number
- 164579559382
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear low on edges.
- AdvisoryBoth rear subframe front bushes starting to split.
- AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded.
- AdvisorySlight damage to windscreen.
- AdvisorySlight movement in both steering rack inner tie rod joints.
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Pass128,987 miles (+4,075)2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 128,987 miles
- Test number
- 615936555032
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFuel line starting to corrode.
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteSurface corrosion to nearside rear outer sill.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass124,912 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 124,912 miles
- Test number
- 196031354482
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail124,912 miles (+10,485)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,912 miles
- Test number
- 279921354020
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass114,427 miles (+374)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 114,427 miles
- Test number
- 875716453035
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail114,053 miles (+6,862)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,053 miles
- Test number
- 787420553081
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass107,191 miles (+59)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 107,191 miles
- Test number
- 577916662052
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail107,132 miles (+8,502)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,132 miles
- Test number
- 689842762075
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass98,630 miles (+5,558)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 98,630 miles
- Test number
- 587821061053
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass93,072 miles (+6,172)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 93,072 miles
- Test number
- 594381160094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,900 miles (+6,705)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 86,900 miles
- Test number
- 142595969419
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass80,195 miles (+9,390)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 80,195 miles
- Test number
- 102837258079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,805 miles (+6,687)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 70,805 miles
- Test number
- 600265567096
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass64,118 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 64,118 miles
- Test number
- 472596966006
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about T405 NAM
- Does T405 NAM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T405 NAM expired on 6 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T405 NAM?
- The MOT on T405 NAM expired on 6 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T405 NAM done?
- T405 NAM was recorded at 154,108 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 4,885 miles a year.
- Has T405 NAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T405 NAM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T405 NAM 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 T405 NAM find?
- T405 NAM failed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside headlamp aim too low; offside headlamp aim too low, and 5 more.
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