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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass160,689 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Pass129,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,749 miles
    Test number
    888528222919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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
  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Pass110,877 miles (+3,418)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,877 miles
    Test number
    536458045011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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
  23. 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)
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. Pass76,596 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,596 miles
    Test number
    171386859084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. 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)
  32. 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)
  33. 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)
  34. 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)
  35. 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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