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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T54 RDKMOT history

T54 RDK is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 133,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2023
Mileage
133,700 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T54 RDK
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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T54 RDK was last recorded at 133,700 miles on 30 Aug 2022, 746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,954 miles · 26 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
746 miles
Average per year
5,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,700 miles
  • 2021 – 132,954 miles
  • 2016 – 129,610 miles
  • 2014 – 117,162 miles
  • 2013 – 106,119 miles
  • 2012 – 96,867 miles
  • 2011 – 75,080 miles
  • 2010 – 55,508 miles
  • 2009 – 53,177 miles
  • 2008 – 47,699 miles
  • 2007 – 41,953 miles
  • 2006 – 37,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,700 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCovers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer)
  • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays FittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,700 miles (+746)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,700 miles
    Test number
    267965662823
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer)
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

  2. Pass132,954 miles (+3,344)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    132,954 miles
    Test number
    536153285646
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

  3. Pass129,610 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    129,610 miles
    Test number
    955092331612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  4. Fail129,610 miles (+12,448)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,610 miles
    Test number
    808805626346
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  5. Pass117,162 miles (+174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    117,162 miles
    Test number
    437793154274
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail116,988 miles (+10,869)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,988 miles
    Test number
    145197344222
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass106,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    106,119 miles
    Test number
    505374153234
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail106,119 miles (+9,252)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,119 miles
    Test number
    406858143267
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass96,867 miles (+21,787)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,867 miles
    Test number
    278419072129
    • Dangerous***** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F AND O/S/R = 2.0MM *** , N/S/R = 3.0MM ** , N/S/F = 5.0MM ***** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *****
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass75,080 miles (+745)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,080 miles
    Test number
    739656391177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs poor condition.

  11. Fail74,335 miles (+18,827)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,335 miles
    Test number
    949337581182
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs poor condition.

  12. Pass55,508 miles (+2,331)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,508 miles
    Test number
    103860780104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs pitted (not seriously weakened)

  13. Pass53,177 miles (+5,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,177 miles
    Test number
    823232589105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass47,699 miles (+5,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,699 miles
    Test number
    163930538138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  15. Pass41,953 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,953 miles
    Test number
    543171037173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,944 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,944 miles
    Test number
    641952736119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about T54 RDK

Does T54 RDK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T54 RDK expired on 29 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T54 RDK?
The MOT on T54 RDK expired on 29 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T54 RDK done?
T54 RDK was recorded at 133,700 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2022, an average of 5,874 miles a year.
Has T54 RDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T54 RDK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on T54 RDK 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 T54 RDK find?
T54 RDK passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2022 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; covers fitted on sills (inner & outer); engine covers / under-trays fitted, and 3 more.

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