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BMW 523

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T523 SETMOT history

T523 SET is a red petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 115,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
115,003 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T523 SET
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T523 SET was last recorded at 115,003 miles on 29 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 May 2026: 115,003 miles, lower than 122,877 miles on 24 Jun 2025.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,877 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Average per year
2,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,003 miles
  • 2025 – 122,877 miles
  • 2024 – 109,386 miles
  • 2023 – 108,641 miles
  • 2022 – 108,265 miles
  • 2021 – 107,502 miles
  • 2020 – 106,501 miles
  • 2019 – 105,843 miles
  • 2018 – 104,932 miles
  • 2017 – 103,897 miles
  • 2016 – 102,792 miles
  • 2015 – 101,874 miles
  • 2014 – 100,817 miles
  • 2013 – 99,943 miles
  • 2012 – 98,407 miles
  • 2011 – 96,819 miles
  • 2010 – 93,686 miles
  • 2009 – 90,548 miles
  • 2008 – 87,521 miles
  • 2007 – 83,209 miles
  • 2006 – 74,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,003 miles
  • AdvisoryFront tyres, cracked

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,003 miles (-7,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    115,003 miles
    Test number
    877847854189
    • AdvisoryFront tyres, cracked

  2. Pass122,877 miles (+10,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    122,877 miles
    Test number
    771157417400
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail112,877 miles (+3,491)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,877 miles
    Test number
    500759569703
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass109,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    109,386 miles
    Test number
    298933681791
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail109,386 miles (+745)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,386 miles
    Test number
    284622023513
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass108,641 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    108,641 miles
    Test number
    268335529038
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail108,641 miles (+376)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,641 miles
    Test number
    280184505832
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass108,265 miles (+763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    108,265 miles
    Test number
    880094643413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass107,502 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    107,502 miles
    Test number
    305278978704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    106,501 miles
    Test number
    431437817057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,501 miles (+658)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,501 miles
    Test number
    726582481067
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass105,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,843 miles
    Test number
    328116899450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,843 miles (+911)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,843 miles
    Test number
    130916440471
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass104,932 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,932 miles
    Test number
    138309470515
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail104,910 miles (+1,013)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,910 miles
    Test number
    147876565467
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass103,897 miles (+1,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,897 miles
    Test number
    552040810955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass102,792 miles (+918)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,792 miles
    Test number
    151432170716
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass101,874 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    101,874 miles
    Test number
    207645775144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail101,873 miles (+1,056)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,873 miles
    Test number
    908954275142
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass100,817 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    100,817 miles
    Test number
    265677064410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,943 miles (+1,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    99,943 miles
    Test number
    735455063154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass98,407 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    98,407 miles
    Test number
    218009752165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,819 miles (+3,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    96,819 miles
    Test number
    695358151124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass93,686 miles (+3,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,686 miles
    Test number
    471498840182
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass90,548 miles (+3,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,548 miles
    Test number
    481522359140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass87,521 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    87,521 miles
    Test number
    561139348178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail87,517 miles (+4,308)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,517 miles
    Test number
    401339948153
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass83,209 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    83,209 miles
    Test number
    571166337199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail82,937 miles (+8,664)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,937 miles
    Test number
    200859127198
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass74,273 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    74,273 miles
    Test number
    111860636138
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail74,273 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,273 miles
    Test number
    881920036128
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T523 SET

Does T523 SET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T523 SET is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T523 SET?
The MOT on T523 SET is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T523 SET done?
T523 SET was recorded at 115,003 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 2,031 miles a year.
Has T523 SET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T523 SET has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T523 SET ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T523 SET find?
T523 SET passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyres, cracked.

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