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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T47 LDFMOT history

T47 LDF is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 181,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2023
Mileage
181,896 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2023
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T47 LDF
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
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
30 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T47 LDF was last recorded at 181,896 miles on 30 May 2023, 756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,140 miles · 5 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
756 miles
Average per year
5,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 181,896 miles
  • 2022 – 181,140 miles
  • 2021 – 179,993 miles
  • 2020 – 176,535 miles
  • 2019 – 170,272 miles
  • 2018 – 165,806 miles
  • 2017 – 160,405 miles
  • 2016 – 156,424 miles
  • 2015 – 153,525 miles
  • 2014 – 149,115 miles
  • 2013 – 143,981 miles
  • 2012 – 139,691 miles
  • 2011 – 134,707 miles
  • 2010 – 128,055 miles
  • 2009 – 123,351 miles
  • 2008 – 114,444 miles
  • 2007 – 102,369 miles
  • 2006 – 89,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail181,896 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting point at hub cracked and split (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail181,896 miles (+756)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,896 miles
    Test number
    794743666172
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting point at hub cracked and split (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass181,140 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    181,140 miles
    Test number
    475306306387
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail181,133 miles (+1,140)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,133 miles
    Test number
    278170236907
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass179,993 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    179,993 miles
    Test number
    125981713953
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail179,955 miles (+3,420)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,955 miles
    Test number
    189800908302
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass176,535 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    176,535 miles
    Test number
    167086851684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail176,465 miles (+6,193)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,465 miles
    Test number
    286164400526
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to tear at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass170,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    170,272 miles
    Test number
    829174258253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail170,272 miles (+4,466)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,272 miles
    Test number
    491879619149
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass165,806 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    165,806 miles
    Test number
    257670506444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass160,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    160,405 miles
    Test number
    542491487082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail160,405 miles (+3,981)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,405 miles
    Test number
    161715565704
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass156,424 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    156,424 miles
    Test number
    439900188675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail156,407 miles (+2,882)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,407 miles
    Test number
    855016332247
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass153,525 miles (+4,410)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    153,525 miles
    Test number
    359017125061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Pass149,115 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    149,115 miles
    Test number
    266385134066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass143,981 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    143,981 miles
    Test number
    617397133093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail143,972 miles (+4,281)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,972 miles
    Test number
    125725933058
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass139,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    139,691 miles
    Test number
    269235622025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail139,691 miles (+4,984)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,691 miles
    Test number
    278835722042
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass134,707 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    134,707 miles
    Test number
    325441131097
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  22. Fail134,707 miles (+6,652)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,707 miles
    Test number
    197016021450
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  23. Pass128,055 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    128,055 miles
    Test number
    574129230092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail127,983 miles (+4,632)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,983 miles
    Test number
    773996220096
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass123,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    123,351 miles
    Test number
    182646329083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail123,351 miles (+8,907)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,351 miles
    Test number
    973786129040
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  27. Pass114,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    114,444 miles
    Test number
    303773028098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail114,444 miles (+12,075)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,444 miles
    Test number
    424573628087
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  29. Pass102,369 miles (+13,186)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    102,369 miles
    Test number
    104952817049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass89,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    89,183 miles
    Test number
    960364716028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T47 LDF

Does T47 LDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T47 LDF expired on 4 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T47 LDF?
The MOT on T47 LDF expired on 4 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T47 LDF done?
T47 LDF was recorded at 181,896 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2023, an average of 5,337 miles a year.
Has T47 LDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T47 LDF has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T47 LDF 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 T47 LDF find?
T47 LDF failed its latest MOT on 30 May 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front lower shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting point at hub cracked and split; offside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced undersill; offside rear service brake excessively binding, and 10 more.

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