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BMW 523

White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T421 MTWMOT history

T421 MTW is a white petrol BMW 523 first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2022
Mileage
80,272 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2021
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T421 MTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T421 MTW was last recorded at 80,272 miles on 25 Oct 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,272 miles · 20 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 80,272 miles
  • 2020 – 73,380 miles
  • 2019 – 69,471 miles
  • 2018 – 63,624 miles
  • 2017 – 62,032 miles
  • 2016 – 61,268 miles
  • 2015 – 59,792 miles
  • 2014 – 58,265 miles
  • 2013 – 57,432 miles
  • 2012 – 56,676 miles
  • 2011 – 55,579 miles
  • 2010 – 54,818 miles
  • 2009 – 53,829 miles
  • 2008 – 52,561 miles
  • 2007 – 51,394 miles
  • 2006 – 47,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,272 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • All brake pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,272 miles
    Test number
    872166400251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail80,272 miles (+6,892)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,272 miles
    Test number
    575229872100
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass73,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,380 miles
    Test number
    996361951999
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail73,380 miles (+3,909)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,380 miles
    Test number
    474676621225
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,471 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,471 miles
    Test number
    974024850663
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail69,469 miles (+5,845)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,469 miles
    Test number
    214853915550
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass63,624 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,624 miles
    Test number
    582365566053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,462 miles (+1,430)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,462 miles
    Test number
    648886160340
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass62,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,032 miles
    Test number
    904613008256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,027 miles (+73)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,027 miles
    Test number
    537487487249
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded

  11. Fail61,954 miles (+686)10 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,954 miles
    Test number
    586341996038
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded

  12. Pass61,268 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,268 miles
    Test number
    892174301870
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses sightly deteriorated

  13. Fail61,268 miles (+1,476)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,268 miles
    Test number
    117914527481
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses sightly deteriorated

  14. Pass59,792 miles (+1,527)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,792 miles
    Test number
    425538805277
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass58,265 miles (+833)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,265 miles
    Test number
    309373614402
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll brake pads wearing thin

  16. Pass57,432 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,432 miles
    Test number
    919707003266
    • NoteAll discs slightly worn and pitted

  17. Fail57,432 miles (+756)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,432 miles
    Test number
    206967603223
    • 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)
    • NoteAll discs slightly worn and pitted

  18. Pass56,676 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,676 miles
    Test number
    379021102421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail56,676 miles (+1,097)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,676 miles
    Test number
    568641802282
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass55,579 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,579 miles
    Test number
    549973501261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,570 miles (+752)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,570 miles
    Test number
    569741501220
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass54,818 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,818 miles
    Test number
    921184300242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,829 miles (+1,268)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,829 miles
    Test number
    224868309446
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLow effort from n/s parking brake

  24. Fail52,561 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,561 miles
    Test number
    400592608138
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass52,561 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,561 miles
    Test number
    771572308147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,394 miles (+597)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,394 miles
    Test number
    633826807173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail50,797 miles (+3,226)2 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,797 miles
    Test number
    812365897005
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass47,571 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,571 miles
    Test number
    924436296003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T421 MTW

Does T421 MTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T421 MTW expired on 24 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T421 MTW?
The MOT on T421 MTW expired on 24 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T421 MTW done?
T421 MTW was recorded at 80,272 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2021, an average of 2,102 miles a year.
Has T421 MTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T421 MTW has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T421 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 T421 MTW find?
T421 MTW passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2021 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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