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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T46 SDVMOT history

T46 SDV is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 262,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2025
Mileage
262,473 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2024
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T46 SDV
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 3 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T46 SDV was last recorded at 262,473 miles on 17 Jun 2024, 1,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
260,538 miles · 7 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,935 miles
Average per year
8,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 262,473 miles
  • 2023 – 260,538 miles
  • 2022 – 258,298 miles
  • 2021 – 255,727 miles
  • 2020 – 253,200 miles
  • 2019 – 250,027 miles
  • 2018 – 246,795 miles
  • 2017 – 244,129 miles
  • 2016 – 240,835 miles
  • 2015 – 237,739 miles
  • 2014 – 233,443 miles
  • 2012 – 227,942 miles
  • 2011 – 221,389 miles
  • 2010 – 216,234 miles
  • 2009 – 196,893 miles
  • 2008 – 175,041 miles
  • 2007 – 155,200 miles
  • 2006 – 133,185 miles
  • 2005 – 111,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass262,473 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront cracks in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to under body areas,suspension and braking components
  • AdvisoryFuel pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass262,473 miles (+1,935)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    262,473 miles
    Test number
    468371144651
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront cracks in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under body areas,suspension and braking components
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
  2. Pass260,538 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    260,538 miles
    Test number
    620541484598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass258,298 miles (+2,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    258,298 miles
    Test number
    267080045965
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracks and worn to wear bars
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
  4. Pass255,727 miles (+2,527)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    255,727 miles
    Test number
    349091293493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass253,200 miles (+3,173)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    253,200 miles
    Test number
    728077688902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass250,027 miles (+830)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    250,027 miles
    Test number
    149846388478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass249,197 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    249,197 miles
    Test number
    607283524850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass246,795 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    246,795 miles
    Test number
    835858832819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass244,129 miles (+3,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    244,129 miles
    Test number
    674048004681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass240,835 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    240,835 miles
    Test number
    963591693540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass237,739 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    237,739 miles
    Test number
    168507315062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass233,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    233,443 miles
    Test number
    818750534067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail233,441 miles (+5,499)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,441 miles
    Test number
    857120434073
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  14. Pass227,942 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    227,942 miles
    Test number
    377102362339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail227,939 miles (+6,550)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,939 miles
    Test number
    439167252494
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
  16. Pass221,389 miles (+5,155)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    221,389 miles
    Test number
    445625431417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass216,234 miles (+19,341)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    216,234 miles
    Test number
    194414670226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass196,893 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    196,893 miles
    Test number
    523384479250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail195,984 miles (+20,943)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,984 miles
    Test number
    100217169209
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  20. Pass175,041 miles (+19,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    175,041 miles
    Test number
    154753558221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass155,200 miles (+22,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    155,200 miles
    Test number
    982498377221
    • 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)
  22. Pass133,185 miles (+21,513)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    133,185 miles
    Test number
    351010176457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass111,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    111,672 miles
    Test number
    920108275266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T46 SDV

Does T46 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T46 SDV expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T46 SDV?
The MOT on T46 SDV expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T46 SDV done?
T46 SDV was recorded at 262,473 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2024, an average of 8,064 miles a year.
Has T46 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T46 SDV has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on T46 SDV 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 T46 SDV find?
T46 SDV passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front cracks in tyre; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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