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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T453 FANMOT history

T453 FAN is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2023
Mileage
146,422 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T453 FAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T453 FAN was last recorded at 146,422 miles on 10 Feb 2022, 11,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Mar 2011: 79,253 miles, lower than 87,750 miles on 6 Mar 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,279 miles · 12 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
11,143 miles
Average per year
5,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,422 miles
  • 2021 – 135,279 miles
  • 2020 – 126,002 miles
  • 2018 – 124,945 miles
  • 2017 – 124,231 miles
  • 2016 – 121,918 miles
  • 2015 – 117,764 miles
  • 2014 – 112,697 miles
  • 2013 – 107,737 miles
  • 2012 – 99,980 miles
  • 2011 – 92,776 miles
  • 2010 – 87,750 miles
  • 2009 – 80,115 miles
  • 2008 – 73,460 miles
  • 2007 – 66,409 miles
  • 2006 – 60,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,422 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,422 miles (+11,143)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    146,422 miles
    Test number
    616576738951
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,279 miles (+9,277)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,279 miles
    Test number
    730978854973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,002 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,002 miles
    Test number
    427511826905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,945 miles (+714)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,945 miles
    Test number
    450213541270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front of two inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass124,231 miles (+2,313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,231 miles
    Test number
    152441197657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass121,918 miles (+4,154)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    121,918 miles
    Test number
    984741741452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail117,764 miles1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,764 miles
    Test number
    655428875051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass117,764 miles (+5,067)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,764 miles
    Test number
    689238375074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass112,697 miles (+4,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,697 miles
    Test number
    949540664034
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass107,737 miles (+7,757)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,737 miles
    Test number
    197012083016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,980 miles (+7,204)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,980 miles
    Test number
    416239642034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,776 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,776 miles
    Test number
    146086871485
    • NoteRear number plate starting to fade
    • NoteSlight blow from centre exhaust

  13. Fail79,253 miles (-8,497)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,253 miles
    Test number
    165246971447
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to fade
    • NoteSlight blow from centre exhaust

  14. Pass87,750 miles (+7,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,750 miles
    Test number
    334965560032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  15. Pass80,115 miles (+6,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,115 miles
    Test number
    684323069078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass73,460 miles (+7,051)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,460 miles
    Test number
    144629558422
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low

  17. Pass66,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    66,409 miles
    Test number
    872152067037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,409 miles (+5,810)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,409 miles
    Test number
    821459557073
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass60,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,599 miles
    Test number
    174128156412
    • 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)

Questions about T453 FAN

Does T453 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T453 FAN expired on 18 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T453 FAN?
The MOT on T453 FAN expired on 18 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T453 FAN done?
T453 FAN was recorded at 146,422 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2022, an average of 5,380 miles a year.
Has T453 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T453 FAN has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on T453 FAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T453 FAN find?
T453 FAN passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2022 with 4 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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