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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T503 KWJMOT history

T503 KWJ is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 215,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2025
Mileage
215,237 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T503 KWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T503 KWJ was last recorded at 215,237 miles on 6 Aug 2024, 2,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,959 miles · 22 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,278 miles
Average per year
2,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 215,237 miles
  • 2022 – 212,959 miles
  • 2021 – 210,111 miles
  • 2020 – 209,088 miles
  • 2019 – 208,266 miles
  • 2018 – 207,382 miles
  • 2017 – 206,123 miles
  • 2016 – 204,695 miles
  • 2015 – 203,494 miles
  • 2014 – 201,006 miles
  • 2013 – 198,735 miles
  • 2012 – 196,467 miles
  • 2011 – 194,618 miles
  • 2010 – 192,414 miles
  • 2009 – 190,634 miles
  • 2008 – 186,659 miles
  • 2006 – 175,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,237 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,237 miles (+2,278)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    215,237 miles
    Test number
    719040897560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass212,959 miles (+2,848)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    212,959 miles
    Test number
    175417260421
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met. parking brake requires service or repair

  3. Pass210,111 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    210,111 miles
    Test number
    914007168208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass209,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    209,088 miles
    Test number
    952206371968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail209,088 miles (+822)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,088 miles
    Test number
    589380222737
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass208,266 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    208,266 miles
    Test number
    717348418838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail208,266 miles (+884)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,266 miles
    Test number
    151745343889
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass207,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    207,382 miles
    Test number
    315197992116
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail207,382 miles (+1,259)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,382 miles
    Test number
    852306814560
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass206,123 miles (+1,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    206,123 miles
    Test number
    105802818690
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

  11. Pass204,695 miles (+1,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    204,695 miles
    Test number
    236827431479
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn to 2.5mm legal limit 1.6mm

  12. Pass203,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    203,494 miles
    Test number
    769578525022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail203,494 miles (+2,488)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,494 miles
    Test number
    698863325006
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass201,006 miles (+2,271)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    201,006 miles
    Test number
    445294734073
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  15. Pass198,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    198,735 miles
    Test number
    498376833009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail198,735 miles (+2,268)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,735 miles
    Test number
    687876233044
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass196,467 miles (+1,849)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    196,467 miles
    Test number
    828208832038
    • NoteBrake pipe to n/s front flexy corroding

  18. Pass194,618 miles (+2,204)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    194,618 miles
    Test number
    959829511049
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBrake pipe to n/s front flexy corroding
    • NoteN/s rear flexy hose deteriorating

  19. Pass192,414 miles (+1,780)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    192,414 miles
    Test number
    991430420073
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBrake pipe to n/s front flexy corroding

  20. Pass190,634 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    190,634 miles
    Test number
    633401629013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass186,659 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    186,659 miles
    Test number
    842302908091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/S FRONT ROLL BAR LINK GAITOR SPLIT
    • NoteN/s front fog lamp lens cracked

  22. Fail186,659 miles (+11,055)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,659 miles
    Test number
    972332708063
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/S FRONT ROLL BAR LINK GAITOR SPLIT
    • NoteN/s front fog lamp lens cracked

  23. Pass175,604 miles (+1,670)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    175,604 miles
    Test number
    862761876214
    • NoteFront wiperblades starting to not clear screen

  24. Fail173,934 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,934 miles
    Test number
    382463446206
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWiper blades starting to perish

Questions about T503 KWJ

Does T503 KWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T503 KWJ expired on 5 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T503 KWJ?
The MOT on T503 KWJ expired on 5 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T503 KWJ done?
T503 KWJ was recorded at 215,237 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2024, an average of 2,303 miles a year.
Has T503 KWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T503 KWJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T503 KWJ 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 T503 KWJ find?
T503 KWJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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