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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T418 MTWMOT history

T418 MTW is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 161,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2025
Mileage
161,690 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T418 MTW
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
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T418 MTW was last recorded at 161,690 miles on 10 Dec 2024, 1,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,597 miles · 12 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,093 miles
Average per year
3,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 161,690 miles
  • 2023 – 160,597 miles
  • 2022 – 156,035 miles
  • 2021 – 151,155 miles
  • 2020 – 150,136 miles
  • 2019 – 149,063 miles
  • 2018 – 148,386 miles
  • 2017 – 146,175 miles
  • 2016 – 142,711 miles
  • 2015 – 138,210 miles
  • 2014 – 136,606 miles
  • 2013 – 131,820 miles
  • 2012 – 121,559 miles
  • 2011 – 118,625 miles
  • 2009 – 110,934 miles
  • 2008 – 106,004 miles
  • 2007 – 97,305 miles
  • 2006 – 89,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,690 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySills are corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,690 miles (+1,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    161,690 miles
    Test number
    673532765105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills are corroded

  2. Pass160,597 miles (+4,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    160,597 miles
    Test number
    909338613536
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySills are corroded

  3. Pass156,035 miles (+4,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,035 miles
    Test number
    327861566358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass151,155 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    151,155 miles
    Test number
    638587607202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail151,134 miles (+998)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,134 miles
    Test number
    246120696062
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,136 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,136 miles
    Test number
    894855453126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,063 miles
    Test number
    456361072938
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail149,063 miles (+677)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,063 miles
    Test number
    207742697509
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture 2 MAIN FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass148,386 miles (+68)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    148,386 miles
    Test number
    767014277735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail148,318 miles (+2,143)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,318 miles
    Test number
    621841511865
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass146,175 miles (+3,464)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    146,175 miles
    Test number
    895036388343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.64mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.34mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass142,711 miles (+4,501)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    142,711 miles
    Test number
    365715979228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass138,210 miles (+425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    138,210 miles
    Test number
    204414655753
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outter pin and both bushes wheel end (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail137,785 miles (+1,179)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,785 miles
    Test number
    591380523420
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right ADJUSTER BROKEN (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left ADJUSTER BROKEN (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp is on.
    • AdvisoryFront to rear (under to floor) corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose is deteriorated

  15. Pass136,606 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    136,606 miles
    Test number
    445497214422
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  16. Fail136,598 miles (+4,778)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,598 miles
    Test number
    658196614363
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteRear center brake light not working

  17. Pass131,820 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    131,820 miles
    Test number
    899857313340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail131,811 miles (+10,252)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,811 miles
    Test number
    268362213328
    • FailureNearside 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 ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass121,559 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    121,559 miles
    Test number
    788503852167
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail121,552 miles (+2,927)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,552 miles
    Test number
    296272452135
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass118,625 miles (+7,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    118,625 miles
    Test number
    128024651148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass110,934 miles (+4,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    110,934 miles
    Test number
    234644619481
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass106,004 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    106,004 miles
    Test number
    694486018154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail106,004 miles (+8,699)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,004 miles
    Test number
    704176118115
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass97,305 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    97,305 miles
    Test number
    692028217148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail97,276 miles (+7,718)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,276 miles
    Test number
    782376917129
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass89,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    89,558 miles
    Test number
    952409506163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T418 MTW

Does T418 MTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T418 MTW expired on 13 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T418 MTW?
The MOT on T418 MTW expired on 13 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T418 MTW done?
T418 MTW was recorded at 161,690 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2024, an average of 3,869 miles a year.
Has T418 MTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T418 MTW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T418 MTW 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 T418 MTW find?
T418 MTW passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; sills are corroded.

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