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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T52 SPMMOT history

T52 SPM is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2023
Mileage
143,351 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T52 SPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T52 SPM was last recorded at 143,351 miles on 9 Sept 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,347 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,351 miles
  • 2021 – 137,240 miles
  • 2020 – 133,272 miles
  • 2019 – 126,138 miles
  • 2018 – 121,079 miles
  • 2017 – 116,564 miles
  • 2016 – 113,139 miles
  • 2015 – 105,048 miles
  • 2014 – 102,129 miles
  • 2013 – 95,984 miles
  • 2012 – 89,308 miles
  • 2011 – 83,017 miles
  • 2010 – 75,668 miles
  • 2009 – 70,499 miles
  • 2008 – 64,112 miles
  • 2007 – 58,341 miles
  • 2006 – 53,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,351 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryParking brake only just met limitsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,351 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,351 miles
    Test number
    551748462552
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met limits

  2. Fail143,347 miles (+6,107)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,347 miles
    Test number
    558343780593
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met limits

  3. Pass137,240 miles (+3,968)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,240 miles
    Test number
    964920222262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 16V inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 16V inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass133,272 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    133,272 miles
    Test number
    392789866446
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail133,272 miles (+7,134)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,272 miles
    Test number
    897174139221
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,138 miles (+5,059)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    126,138 miles
    Test number
    622723781844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,079 miles
    Test number
    116743642835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,079 miles (+4,515)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,079 miles
    Test number
    894629003519
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  9. Pass116,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,564 miles
    Test number
    590193602311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,564 miles (+3,425)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,564 miles
    Test number
    994847029545
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass113,139 miles (+8,091)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,139 miles
    Test number
    392789194376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    105,048 miles
    Test number
    695737725054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,048 miles (+2,919)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,048 miles
    Test number
    186076325420
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass102,129 miles (+6,145)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    102,129 miles
    Test number
    118302554047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,984 miles (+6,676)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    95,984 miles
    Test number
    596632653027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,308 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    89,308 miles
    Test number
    215838442049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,304 miles (+6,287)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,304 miles
    Test number
    826247842098
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres bald on inner edge
    • NoteFront number plate starting to distort

  18. Pass83,017 miles (+7,349)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,017 miles
    Test number
    677601631076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,668 miles (+5,169)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,668 miles
    Test number
    902223340085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,499 miles (+6,387)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,499 miles
    Test number
    721564959000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,112 miles (+5,771)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,112 miles
    Test number
    102523848083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,341 miles (+5,233)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    58,341 miles
    Test number
    101283757453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,108 miles
    Test number
    154657846091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T52 SPM

Does T52 SPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T52 SPM expired on 8 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T52 SPM?
The MOT on T52 SPM expired on 8 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T52 SPM done?
T52 SPM was recorded at 143,351 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2022, an average of 5,449 miles a year.
Has T52 SPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T52 SPM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T52 SPM 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 T52 SPM find?
T52 SPM passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; parking brake only just met limits.

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