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BMW 523

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T51 RDKMOT history

T51 RDK is a red petrol BMW 523 first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,641 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 RDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 RDK was last recorded at 143,641 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jan 2017: 77,159 miles, lower than 110,750 miles on 18 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,458 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
183 miles
Average per year
4,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,641 miles
  • 2024 – 143,458 miles
  • 2023 – 142,762 miles
  • 2022 – 139,469 miles
  • 2021 – 136,401 miles
  • 2020 – 135,450 miles
  • 2019 – 129,948 miles
  • 2018 – 122,750 miles
  • 2017 – 115,201 miles
  • 2016 – 110,750 miles
  • 2015 – 107,015 miles
  • 2014 – 96,861 miles
  • 2013 – 92,567 miles
  • 2012 – 88,171 miles
  • 2011 – 83,428 miles
  • 2010 – 76,822 miles
  • 2009 – 70,756 miles
  • 2008 – 64,334 miles
  • 2007 – 58,051 miles
  • 2006 – 52,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,641 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,641 miles (+183)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,641 miles
    Test number
    481431352553
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,458 miles (+696)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    143,458 miles
    Test number
    940295751615
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass142,762 miles (+3,293)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,762 miles
    Test number
    949814285936
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass139,469 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    139,469 miles
    Test number
    976820911977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,401 miles (+951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,401 miles
    Test number
    479503996064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass135,450 miles (+5,502)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    135,450 miles
    Test number
    135393209669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,948 miles (+7,198)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,948 miles
    Test number
    633318618689
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass122,750 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,750 miles
    Test number
    389003724550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    120,119 miles
    Test number
    288068480024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,119 miles (+4,918)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,119 miles
    Test number
    492915603557
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass115,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    115,201 miles
    Test number
    242240280077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,159 miles (-33,591)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,159 miles
    Test number
    793918154003
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass110,750 miles (+3,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,750 miles
    Test number
    495813718873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass107,015 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    107,015 miles
    Test number
    589804615008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail107,015 miles (+10,154)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,015 miles
    Test number
    625873115024
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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 aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass96,861 miles (+4,294)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,861 miles
    Test number
    777502744009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass92,567 miles (+4,396)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,567 miles
    Test number
    249535643001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  18. Pass88,171 miles (+4,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    88,171 miles
    Test number
    105341542490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass83,428 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,428 miles
    Test number
    655121541062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,822 miles (+6,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    76,822 miles
    Test number
    184368820444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass70,756 miles (+6,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,756 miles
    Test number
    581508629084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass64,334 miles (+6,283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,334 miles
    Test number
    432731158024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass58,051 miles (+5,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    58,051 miles
    Test number
    913966437071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass52,316 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,316 miles
    Test number
    183591236420
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Questions about T51 RDK

Does T51 RDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T51 RDK is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T51 RDK?
The MOT on T51 RDK is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T51 RDK done?
T51 RDK was recorded at 143,641 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 4,596 miles a year.
Has T51 RDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 RDK has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on T51 RDK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T51 RDK find?
T51 RDK passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both, and 2 more.

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