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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail154,108 miles
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass147,658 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,658 miles
    Test number
    720588148993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass140,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    140,574 miles
    Test number
    213143759203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass138,544 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,544 miles
    Test number
    823561096572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,886 miles (+5,139)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    135,886 miles
    Test number
    363347994314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. Pass93,072 miles (+6,172)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    93,072 miles
    Test number
    594381160094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass80,195 miles (+9,390)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    80,195 miles
    Test number
    102837258079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. 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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