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BMW 523

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T455 BTRMOT history

T455 BTR is a grey petrol BMW 523 first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 136,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
136,276 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T455 BTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T455 BTR was last recorded at 136,276 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 2,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,064 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,212 miles
Average per year
4,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,276 miles
  • 2025 – 134,064 miles
  • 2024 – 130,999 miles
  • 2023 – 128,642 miles
  • 2022 – 124,677 miles
  • 2021 – 122,062 miles
  • 2020 – 121,083 miles
  • 2019 – 118,672 miles
  • 2018 – 115,715 miles
  • 2017 – 111,845 miles
  • 2016 – 107,513 miles
  • 2015 – 99,626 miles
  • 2013 – 85,086 miles
  • 2012 – 80,918 miles
  • 2011 – 75,459 miles
  • 2010 – 71,081 miles
  • 2009 – 64,919 miles
  • 2008 – 59,422 miles
  • 2007 – 52,679 miles
  • 2006 – 44,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,276 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive very slight from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear park brake low on performanceRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,276 miles (+2,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    136,276 miles
    Test number
    312869876352
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive very slight from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear park brake low on performance

  2. Pass134,064 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,064 miles
    Test number
    995103238631
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear park brake low on performance
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Fail134,064 miles (+19)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,064 miles
    Test number
    181235683676
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front upper arm on rear suspension (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear park brake low on performance
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Fail134,045 miles (+3,046)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,045 miles
    Test number
    554165948700
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass130,999 miles (+2,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    130,999 miles
    Test number
    601880244667
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills around jacking points are corroded but no visible holes
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks

  6. Pass128,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,642 miles
    Test number
    520167997981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,642 miles (+3,965)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,642 miles
    Test number
    637586500510
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass124,677 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,677 miles
    Test number
    180312249051
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail124,676 miles (+2,614)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,676 miles
    Test number
    317994672473
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,062 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    122,062 miles
    Test number
    100538191817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail122,062 miles (+979)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,062 miles
    Test number
    684727932220
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to water ingress (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass121,083 miles (+2,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    121,083 miles
    Test number
    425016514693
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass118,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,672 miles
    Test number
    736022282161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,671 miles (+2,956)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,671 miles
    Test number
    199725920608
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass115,715 miles (+3,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,715 miles
    Test number
    629718645068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 2mm, minor cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass111,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,845 miles
    Test number
    978755909476
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox area
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail111,845 miles (+4,332)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,845 miles
    Test number
    985348883835
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox area
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass107,513 miles (+7,887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,513 miles
    Test number
    130144762248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass99,626 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,626 miles
    Test number
    296967505474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail99,626 miles (+14,540)1 failure2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,626 miles
    Test number
    257526805172
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass85,086 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,086 miles
    Test number
    988485953278
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteNearside front tyre nearly on wear bars and badly worn on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre nearly on wear bars,badly worn on edges and perished in treads
    • NoteSlight play offside rear top suspention arm ball joint

  22. Fail85,086 miles (+4,168)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,086 miles
    Test number
    575835453269
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteNearside front tyre nearly on wear bars and badly worn on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre nearly on wear bars,badly worn on edges and perished in treads
    • NoteSlight play offside rear top suspention arm ball joint

  23. Pass80,918 miles (+12)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,918 miles
    Test number
    307294462292
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteDiff oil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished in treads
    • NoteOffside rear top suspention arm slight play

  24. Fail80,906 miles (+5,447)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,906 miles
    Test number
    229968052267
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteDiff oil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished in treads
    • NoteOffside rear top suspention arm slight play

  25. Pass75,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,459 miles
    Test number
    657288041278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail75,459 miles (+4,378)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,459 miles
    Test number
    695024941220
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  27. Pass71,081 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,081 miles
    Test number
    522910270253
    • 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)

  28. Fail71,081 miles (+6,162)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,081 miles
    Test number
    461750170290
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  29. Pass64,919 miles (+5,497)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,919 miles
    Test number
    850992929247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake travel high.

  30. Pass59,422 miles (+6,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,422 miles
    Test number
    841304738275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass52,679 miles (+8,428)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,679 miles
    Test number
    351996537457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass44,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,251 miles
    Test number
    333563836411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T455 BTR

Does T455 BTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T455 BTR is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T455 BTR?
The MOT on T455 BTR is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T455 BTR done?
T455 BTR was recorded at 136,276 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,611 miles a year.
Has T455 BTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T455 BTR has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T455 BTR 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 T455 BTR find?
T455 BTR passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive slight from engine; oil leak, but not excessive very slight from gear box; rear park brake low on performance.

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