
BMW 523
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T482 FANMOT history
T482 FAN is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 160,689 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 160,689 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 35
- 21 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 5,387 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T482 FAN
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T482 FAN was last recorded at 160,689 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 160,664 miles · 5 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 25 miles
- Average per year
- 5,387 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,689 miles
- 2025 – 149,728 miles
- 2024 – 137,838 miles
- 2023 – 129,749 miles
- 2022 – 126,368 miles
- 2021 – 125,916 miles
- 2020 – 125,270 miles
- 2019 – 124,369 miles
- 2018 – 122,070 miles
- 2017 – 118,626 miles
- 2016 – 115,286 miles
- 2015 – 110,877 miles
- 2014 – 107,459 miles
- 2013 – 104,463 miles
- 2012 – 99,055 miles
- 2011 – 91,478 miles
- 2010 – 84,255 miles
- 2009 – 76,596 miles
- 2008 – 69,158 miles
- 2007 – 60,986 miles
- 2006 – 52,302 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded covered in grease
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2016
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
35 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,689 miles (+25)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 160,689 miles
- Test number
- 853915560028
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded covered in grease
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail160,664 miles (+10,936)1 dangerous2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,664 miles
- Test number
- 823066100932
- DangerousNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Where the jacking point is mounted. (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn The front bush on the front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around the front jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front bush on the front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass149,728 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 149,728 miles
- Test number
- 271836003868
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End section is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail149,722 miles (+11,884)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,722 miles
- Test number
- 308553229403
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also has cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded End section. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End section is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass137,838 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 137,838 miles
- Test number
- 247310483996
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end of the front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Fail137,838 miles (+8,089)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,838 miles
- Test number
- 253501508173
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end of the front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass129,749 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 129,749 miles
- Test number
- 888528222919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,749 miles (+3,381)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,749 miles
- Test number
- 706336491153
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass126,368 miles (+452)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 126,368 miles
- Test number
- 119415081305
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass125,916 miles (+646)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 125,916 miles
- Test number
- 356790342609
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass125,270 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 125,270 miles
- Test number
- 564201078584
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail125,270 miles (+901)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,270 miles
- Test number
- 903419766618
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass124,369 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 124,369 miles
- Test number
- 236373186649
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail124,369 miles (+2,299)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,369 miles
- Test number
- 789427088122
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,070 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 122,070 miles
- Test number
- 407950078213
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryAlternator belt deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside front sill corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
Fail122,068 miles (+3,442)2 dangerous2 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,068 miles
- Test number
- 607089936567
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryAlternator belt deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside front sill corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
Pass118,626 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 118,626 miles
- Test number
- 427829835310
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn uneven outter edges
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn unevenly across tread
- AdvisoryO/s/f sill corroded
Fail118,624 miles (+3,338)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,624 miles
- Test number
- 324949451171
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn uneven outter edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn unevenly across tread
- AdvisoryO/s/f sill corroded
Pass115,286 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 115,286 miles
- Test number
- 214556242070
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside windscreen wiper split
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
Fail115,286 miles (+4,409)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,286 miles
- Test number
- 948682404942
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside windscreen wiper split
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
Pass110,877 miles (+3,418)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 110,877 miles
- Test number
- 536458045011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,459 miles (+2,996)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 107,459 miles
- Test number
- 308301954074
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass104,463 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 104,463 miles
- Test number
- 807717953045
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail104,458 miles (+5,403)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,458 miles
- Test number
- 585526653030
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteNearside front tyre inner edge cracking
Pass99,055 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 99,055 miles
- Test number
- 195518052471
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing uneven inside edge
- NoteNearside rear tyre getting low
- NoteOffside rear tyre badly worn, on limit and cracking on tread
Fail99,052 miles (+7,574)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,052 miles
- Test number
- 385508752041
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing uneven inside edge
- NoteNearside rear tyre getting low
- NoteOffside rear tyre badly worn, on limit and cracking on tread
Pass91,478 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 91,478 miles
- Test number
- 877836451083
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn low and cracking, nearside front tyre wearing inner edge, nearside rear tyre also wearing
Fail91,476 miles (+7,221)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,476 miles
- Test number
- 456116051027
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn low and cracking, nearside front tyre wearing inner edge, nearside rear tyre also wearing
Pass84,255 miles (+7,659)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 84,255 miles
- Test number
- 740919940072
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn and starting to crack on tread!
- NoteSlight play offside rear anti roll bar drop link joint
Pass76,596 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 76,596 miles
- Test number
- 171386859084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,592 miles (+7,434)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,592 miles
- Test number
- 364915559045
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass69,158 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 69,158 miles
- Test number
- 122631658497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail69,157 miles (+8,171)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,157 miles
- Test number
- 823071658057
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass60,986 miles (+8,684)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 60,986 miles
- Test number
- 124681367055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass52,302 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 52,302 miles
- Test number
- 170131566460
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNsf and osf tyres worn on both inner and outer edges
Questions about T482 FAN
- Does T482 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T482 FAN is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T482 FAN?
- The MOT on T482 FAN is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T482 FAN done?
- T482 FAN was recorded at 160,689 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,387 miles a year.
- Has T482 FAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T482 FAN has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T482 FAN 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 T482 FAN find?
- T482 FAN passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased; fuel pipe/s corroded covered in grease; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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