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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T479 DGUMOT history

T479 DGU is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 208,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2024
Mileage
208,614 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T479 DGU
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
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T479 DGU was last recorded at 208,614 miles on 2 Mar 2023, 9,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,813 miles · 25 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
9,801 miles
Average per year
8,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 208,614 miles
  • 2022 – 198,813 miles
  • 2021 – 188,537 miles
  • 2020 – 182,530 miles
  • 2019 – 172,773 miles
  • 2018 – 167,672 miles
  • 2017 – 161,667 miles
  • 2016 – 154,776 miles
  • 2015 – 149,823 miles
  • 2014 – 142,362 miles
  • 2013 – 140,843 miles
  • 2012 – 136,582 miles
  • 2011 – 132,184 miles
  • 2010 – 123,577 miles
  • 2009 – 115,625 miles
  • 2008 – 105,350 miles
  • 2007 – 89,298 miles
  • 2006 – 71,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,614 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Both sills corroded but not in prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,614 miles (+9,801)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    208,614 miles
    Test number
    771192567454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass198,813 miles (+502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    198,813 miles
    Test number
    727138618456
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded but not in prescribed area

  3. Fail198,311 miles (+9,774)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,311 miles
    Test number
    658027205030
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass188,537 miles (+6,007)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    188,537 miles
    Test number
    501929006512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass182,530 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    182,530 miles
    Test number
    159055044166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail182,529 miles (+9,756)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,529 miles
    Test number
    313861919276
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass172,773 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    172,773 miles
    Test number
    851984877179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail172,772 miles (+5,100)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,772 miles
    Test number
    518383430102
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass167,672 miles (+6,005)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    167,672 miles
    Test number
    508884329858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass161,667 miles (+6,891)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    161,667 miles
    Test number
    533805871291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass154,776 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    154,776 miles
    Test number
    197725857113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass149,823 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    149,823 miles
    Test number
    799982385059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail149,782 miles (+7,420)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,782 miles
    Test number
    875880485070
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass142,362 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    142,362 miles
    Test number
    547521174011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,843 miles (+4,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    140,843 miles
    Test number
    447314093018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass136,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    136,582 miles
    Test number
    997238642075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail136,582 miles (+4,398)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,582 miles
    Test number
    439958342049
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass132,184 miles (+8,607)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    132,184 miles
    Test number
    257103531069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass123,577 miles (+141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    123,577 miles
    Test number
    940249830050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail123,436 miles (+7,811)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,436 miles
    Test number
    762722030092
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCoil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass115,625 miles (+10,275)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    115,625 miles
    Test number
    321975239038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,350 miles (+16,052)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    105,350 miles
    Test number
    642032048081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,298 miles (+17,636)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    89,298 miles
    Test number
    554811657040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,662 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    71,662 miles
    Test number
    211533756089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NotePARKING BRAKE AT 21% MIN PASS RATE 16% O/S PARKBRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW

Questions about T479 DGU

Does T479 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T479 DGU expired on 1 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T479 DGU?
The MOT on T479 DGU expired on 1 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T479 DGU done?
T479 DGU was recorded at 208,614 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2023, an average of 8,046 miles a year.
Has T479 DGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T479 DGU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T479 DGU 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 T479 DGU find?
T479 DGU passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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