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BMW 523

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T523 LCVMOT history

T523 LCV is a grey petrol BMW 523 first used on 24 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 163,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2026
Mileage
163,206 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T523 LCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2026
Latest MOT test
17 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T523 LCV was last recorded at 163,206 miles on 17 May 2025, 5,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,747 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
5,459 miles
Average per year
6,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,206 miles
  • 2024 – 157,747 miles
  • 2021 – 155,677 miles
  • 2020 – 150,370 miles
  • 2019 – 142,118 miles
  • 2018 – 134,950 miles
  • 2017 – 128,521 miles
  • 2016 – 121,153 miles
  • 2015 – 111,527 miles
  • 2014 – 100,268 miles
  • 2013 – 89,838 miles
  • 2012 – 83,234 miles
  • 2011 – 77,234 miles
  • 2010 – 70,135 miles
  • 2009 – 62,991 miles
  • 2008 – 52,787 miles
  • 2007 – 49,190 miles
  • 2006 – 44,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,206 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,206 miles (+5,459)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    163,206 miles
    Test number
    888570022941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass157,747 miles (+16)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    157,747 miles
    Test number
    719258598264
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail157,731 miles (+2,054)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,731 miles
    Test number
    130500021510
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear side lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens misty
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass155,677 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,677 miles
    Test number
    682149182647
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail155,677 miles (+5,307)8 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,677 miles
    Test number
    681853695135
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    150,370 miles
    Test number
    599432936523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail150,369 miles (+8,251)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,369 miles
    Test number
    411411919391
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,118 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,118 miles
    Test number
    600793953530
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail142,117 miles (+7,167)1 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,117 miles
    Test number
    336753286140
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass134,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    134,950 miles
    Test number
    235612934115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail134,950 miles (+6,429)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,950 miles
    Test number
    837171870060
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass128,521 miles (+7,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    128,521 miles
    Test number
    744821055455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass121,153 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    121,153 miles
    Test number
    681176695708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail121,143 miles (+9,616)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,143 miles
    Test number
    439463526789
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass111,527 miles (+11,259)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,527 miles
    Test number
    246294405482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,268 miles (+10,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    100,268 miles
    Test number
    898017144004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass89,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,838 miles
    Test number
    259415363035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,838 miles (+6,604)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,838 miles
    Test number
    935765363043
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass83,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,234 miles
    Test number
    196455472465
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail83,234 miles (+6,000)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,234 miles
    Test number
    496725272095
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass77,234 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,234 miles
    Test number
    148700071419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,217 miles (+7,082)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,217 miles
    Test number
    925419261010
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass70,135 miles (+7,144)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,135 miles
    Test number
    493034870008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,991 miles
    Test number
    801630179076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,991 miles (+10,204)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,991 miles
    Test number
    714470679065
    • FailureRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  26. Pass52,787 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,787 miles
    Test number
    351018078052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,190 miles (+4,363)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,190 miles
    Test number
    643281707112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass44,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    44,827 miles
    Test number
    163752106162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T523 LCV

Does T523 LCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T523 LCV expired on 30 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T523 LCV?
The MOT on T523 LCV expired on 30 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T523 LCV done?
T523 LCV was recorded at 163,206 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2025, an average of 6,199 miles a year.
Has T523 LCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T523 LCV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T523 LCV 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 LCV find?
T523 LCV passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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