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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T549 CLRMOT history

T549 CLR is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
64,690 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T549 CLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T549 CLR was last recorded at 64,690 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,618 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
1,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,690 miles
  • 2025 – 64,618 miles
  • 2019 – 61,002 miles
  • 2018 – 59,225 miles
  • 2017 – 58,366 miles
  • 2016 – 57,056 miles
  • 2015 – 55,044 miles
  • 2014 – 53,169 miles
  • 2013 – 46,219 miles
  • 2012 – 44,684 miles
  • 2011 – 40,640 miles
  • 2010 – 38,209 miles
  • 2009 – 36,499 miles
  • 2008 – 34,420 miles
  • 2007 – 32,290 miles
  • 2006 – 29,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,690 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass64,690 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    64,690 miles
    Test number
    150924542422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,618 miles (+3,616)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    64,618 miles
    Test number
    901138655910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,002 miles (+17)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,002 miles
    Test number
    520359395702
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail60,985 miles (+1,760)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,985 miles
    Test number
    172740391457
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also excessively perished and has a cut on the sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass59,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,225 miles
    Test number
    731045434690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail59,225 miles (+859)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,225 miles
    Test number
    218368685463
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  7. Pass58,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    507601047956
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail58,366 miles (+1,310)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    471759087516
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass57,056 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,056 miles
    Test number
    155862425381
    • AdvisoryNEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DETERIATION
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail57,056 miles (+2,012)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,056 miles
    Test number
    629551958435
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DETERIATION
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass55,044 miles (+1,875)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,044 miles
    Test number
    878586175155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre:- cracking on outer sidewall.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass53,169 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,169 miles
    Test number
    588758164189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre outer side wall deteriorating

  13. Fail53,169 miles (+6,950)2 dangerous6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,169 miles
    Test number
    997342964175
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads bad vizibility on inspection
    • NoteOff side rear tyre outer side wall deteriorating

  14. Pass46,219 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,219 miles
    Test number
    905394453103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,684 miles (+4,044)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,684 miles
    Test number
    817468962100
    • NoteFront brake pads low and discs worn.
    • NoteNearside front headlight has condensation.
    • NoteOffside front drop link rubber split.
    • NoteOffside rear door not opening from outside.

  16. Pass40,640 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,640 miles
    Test number
    895709371177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,209 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,209 miles
    Test number
    303315560116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,499 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,499 miles
    Test number
    412380019262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,420 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,420 miles
    Test number
    511900528234
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass34,420 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,420 miles
    Test number
    662280228273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,290 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,290 miles
    Test number
    711166177119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass32,290 miles (+2,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,290 miles
    Test number
    983166077135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass29,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,677 miles
    Test number
    883417166167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T549 CLR

Does T549 CLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T549 CLR is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T549 CLR?
The MOT on T549 CLR is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T549 CLR done?
T549 CLR was recorded at 64,690 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 1,742 miles a year.
Has T549 CLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T549 CLR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T549 CLR 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 T549 CLR find?
T549 CLR passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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