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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T531 KWAMOT history

T531 KWA is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 175,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2025
Mileage
175,950 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 KWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T531 KWA was last recorded at 175,950 miles on 9 Aug 2024, 6,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,736 miles · 12 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
6,214 miles
Average per year
4,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,950 miles
  • 2023 – 169,736 miles
  • 2022 – 164,121 miles
  • 2021 – 160,111 miles
  • 2020 – 157,239 miles
  • 2019 – 154,289 miles
  • 2018 – 149,204 miles
  • 2017 – 144,472 miles
  • 2016 – 139,313 miles
  • 2015 – 136,563 miles
  • 2014 – 133,079 miles
  • 2013 – 129,594 miles
  • 2012 – 125,661 miles
  • 2011 – 121,694 miles
  • 2010 – 117,685 miles
  • 2009 – 111,954 miles
  • 2008 – 105,542 miles
  • 2007 – 96,632 miles
  • 2006 – 90,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,950 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake has low effort

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front side windows heavily tinted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,950 miles (+6,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    175,950 miles
    Test number
    698600919817
    • AdvisoryParking brake has low effort

  2. Pass169,736 miles (+5,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    169,736 miles
    Test number
    612719965121
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low.

  3. Pass164,121 miles (+4,010)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    164,121 miles
    Test number
    871615968807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,111 miles (+2,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    160,111 miles
    Test number
    332354775959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just within limits

  5. Pass157,239 miles (+2,950)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    157,239 miles
    Test number
    951720036692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass154,289 miles (+167)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    154,289 miles
    Test number
    711058697569
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  7. Fail154,122 miles (+4,918)2 dangerous10 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,122 miles
    Test number
    790325267140
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipe side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear damage to shocker casing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills both sides starting to corroded

  8. Pass149,204 miles (+4,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    149,204 miles
    Test number
    743119625071
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Pass144,472 miles (+5,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    144,472 miles
    Test number
    917614169822
    • AdvisoryWindscreen appears to be excessively tinted all side
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance close to limit

  10. Pass139,313 miles (+216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    139,313 miles
    Test number
    171653963599
    • AdvisoryBoth front side windows heavily tinted

  11. Fail139,097 miles (+2,534)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,097 miles
    Test number
    918183923347
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
    • FailureRear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front side windows heavily tinted

  12. Pass136,563 miles (+106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    136,563 miles
    Test number
    566989005220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail136,457 miles (+3,378)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,457 miles
    Test number
    328029495136
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass133,079 miles (+3,485)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    133,079 miles
    Test number
    689042094165
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes
    • NoteVarious lights slightly tinted

  15. Pass129,594 miles (+3,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    129,594 miles
    Test number
    718581693112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass125,661 miles (+145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    125,661 miles
    Test number
    498684492107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail125,516 miles (+3,822)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,516 miles
    Test number
    977772282100
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass121,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    121,694 miles
    Test number
    439129371124
    • 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)

  19. Fail121,694 miles (+4,009)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,694 miles
    Test number
    925469571161
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)

  20. Pass117,685 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    117,685 miles
    Test number
    411651480170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail117,498 miles (+5,544)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,498 miles
    Test number
    711246170139
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass111,954 miles (+6,412)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    111,954 miles
    Test number
    251378679167
    • NoteAll tyres getting low

  23. Pass105,542 miles (+8,910)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    105,542 miles
    Test number
    491661478101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass96,632 miles (+5,887)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    96,632 miles
    Test number
    901003477142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass90,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    90,745 miles
    Test number
    422091576158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T531 KWA

Does T531 KWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T531 KWA expired on 12 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T531 KWA?
The MOT on T531 KWA expired on 12 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T531 KWA done?
T531 KWA was recorded at 175,950 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2024, an average of 4,698 miles a year.
Has T531 KWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 KWA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on T531 KWA 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 T531 KWA find?
T531 KWA passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: parking brake has low effort.

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