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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T48 GANMOT history

T48 GAN is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 171,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
171,816 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T48 GAN
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
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T48 GAN was last recorded at 171,816 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,728 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
5,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,816 miles
  • 2024 – 170,107 miles
  • 2023 – 170,106 miles
  • 2022 – 170,014 miles
  • 2021 – 169,568 miles
  • 2020 – 168,973 miles
  • 2019 – 168,332 miles
  • 2018 – 166,017 miles
  • 2017 – 163,090 miles
  • 2016 – 160,672 miles
  • 2015 – 157,532 miles
  • 2014 – 154,416 miles
  • 2013 – 147,175 miles
  • 2012 – 140,054 miles
  • 2011 – 131,386 miles
  • 2010 – 122,103 miles
  • 2009 – 115,615 miles
  • 2008 – 104,328 miles
  • 2007 – 80,394 miles
  • 2006 – 73,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,816 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion front to rear
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,816 miles (+88)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,816 miles
    Test number
    953749395804
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail171,728 miles (+1,621)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,728 miles
    Test number
    657264538116
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. electronic (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,107 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    170,107 miles
    Test number
    273714562634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail170,106 miles (+92)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,106 miles
    Test number
    844570240820
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass170,014 miles (+446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    170,014 miles
    Test number
    796246691419
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass169,568 miles (+595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    169,568 miles
    Test number
    543416966189
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass168,973 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    168,973 miles
    Test number
    224916630881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass168,332 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    168,332 miles
    Test number
    108573978864
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail168,316 miles (+2,299)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,316 miles
    Test number
    507613626435
    • DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass166,017 miles (+2,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    166,017 miles
    Test number
    756828325792
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass163,090 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    163,090 miles
    Test number
    421675398634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass160,672 miles (+3,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    160,672 miles
    Test number
    915262301399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass157,532 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    157,532 miles
    Test number
    839447815199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass154,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    154,416 miles
    Test number
    186916904187
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail154,416 miles (+7,241)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,416 miles
    Test number
    517076204149
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass147,175 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    147,175 miles
    Test number
    476284813122
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on their shoulders

  17. Fail147,175 miles (+7,121)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,175 miles
    Test number
    688188503166
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on their shoulders

  18. Pass140,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    140,054 miles
    Test number
    588079902141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail140,054 miles (+8,668)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,054 miles
    Test number
    369358402125
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass131,386 miles (+9,283)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    131,386 miles
    Test number
    549891491093
    • NoteMinor chips in windscreen, outside of zone A
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar drop link, ball joint rubber gaiter split

  21. Pass122,103 miles (+6,488)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    122,103 miles
    Test number
    144379780007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing and cracking

  22. Pass115,615 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    115,615 miles
    Test number
    100513089467
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK UPPER DUST COVER SPLIT
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

  23. Fail115,615 miles (+11,287)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,615 miles
    Test number
    961962789036
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK UPPER DUST COVER SPLIT
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

  24. Pass104,328 miles (+23,934)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    104,328 miles
    Test number
    642946988044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,394 miles (+7,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    80,394 miles
    Test number
    171522797429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass73,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    73,023 miles
    Test number
    560450786089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T48 GAN

Does T48 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T48 GAN expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T48 GAN?
The MOT on T48 GAN expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T48 GAN done?
T48 GAN was recorded at 171,816 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 5,237 miles a year.
Has T48 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T48 GAN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T48 GAN 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 T48 GAN find?
T48 GAN passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with 6 advisories: general underside corrosion front to rear; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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