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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T523 KNBMOT history

T523 KNB is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 208,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2022
Mileage
208,855 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2021
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T523 KNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T523 KNB was last recorded at 208,855 miles on 19 Oct 2021, 3,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,781 miles · 23 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
3,074 miles
Average per year
8,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 208,855 miles
  • 2020 – 205,781 miles
  • 2019 – 200,457 miles
  • 2018 – 196,684 miles
  • 2017 – 192,522 miles
  • 2016 – 188,930 miles
  • 2015 – 181,742 miles
  • 2014 – 175,405 miles
  • 2013 – 164,151 miles
  • 2012 – 155,728 miles
  • 2011 – 146,683 miles
  • 2010 – 136,407 miles
  • 2009 – 126,039 miles
  • 2007 – 108,700 miles
  • 2006 – 81,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,855 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak oil running down exhurst

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,855 miles (+3,074)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    208,855 miles
    Test number
    508218718921
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass205,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    205,781 miles
    Test number
    549833471927
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail205,781 miles (+5,324)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,781 miles
    Test number
    180485344627
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass200,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    200,457 miles
    Test number
    486947195281
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  5. Fail200,457 miles (+3,773)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,457 miles
    Test number
    453498611931
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  6. Pass196,684 miles (+4,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    196,684 miles
    Test number
    895967070962
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.6b)

  7. Pass192,522 miles (+10)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    192,522 miles
    Test number
    396924942529
    • DangerousOil leak oil running down exhurst
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  8. Fail192,512 miles (+3,582)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,512 miles
    Test number
    464627531842
    • DangerousOil leak oil running down exhurst
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill @ jacking point (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass188,930 miles (+7,188)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    188,930 miles
    Test number
    158633999421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass181,742 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    181,742 miles
    Test number
    428170305116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail181,587 miles (+6,182)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,587 miles
    Test number
    496510195079
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

  12. Pass175,405 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    175,405 miles
    Test number
    867024094099
    • NoteN/s headlamp image weak

  13. Fail175,405 miles (+11,254)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,405 miles
    Test number
    317052194006
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s headlamp image weak

  14. Pass164,151 miles (+8,423)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    164,151 miles
    Test number
    807835883077
    • NoteNearside headlamp weak

  15. Pass155,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    155,728 miles
    Test number
    885619772001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail155,728 miles (+9,045)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,728 miles
    Test number
    576374972088
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass146,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    146,683 miles
    Test number
    118348871489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail146,683 miles (+10,276)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,683 miles
    Test number
    769033671015
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass136,407 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    136,407 miles
    Test number
    103996880080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail135,998 miles (+9,959)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,998 miles
    Test number
    822149970019
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBrake pipes on offside rear corroding

  21. Pass126,039 miles (+17,339)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    126,039 miles
    Test number
    723297699075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass108,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    108,700 miles
    Test number
    721598947396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail108,700 miles (+27,210)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,700 miles
    Test number
    564665747327
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass81,490 miles (+3,326)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    81,490 miles
    Test number
    734099386232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    78,164 miles
    Test number
    860183506012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T523 KNB

Does T523 KNB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T523 KNB expired on 22 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T523 KNB?
The MOT on T523 KNB expired on 22 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T523 KNB done?
T523 KNB was recorded at 208,855 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2021, an average of 8,276 miles a year.
Has T523 KNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T523 KNB has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T523 KNB 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 T523 KNB find?
T523 KNB passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2021 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush.; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 7 more.

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