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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T56 FGUMOT history

T56 FGU is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 205,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2024
Mileage
205,008 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 FGU
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
11 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 FGU was last recorded at 205,008 miles on 4 Aug 2023, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,907 miles · 12 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
3,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 205,008 miles
  • 2021 – 204,907 miles
  • 2020 – 204,370 miles
  • 2019 – 203,260 miles
  • 2018 – 200,740 miles
  • 2016 – 198,431 miles
  • 2015 – 194,469 miles
  • 2014 – 189,663 miles
  • 2013 – 186,059 miles
  • 2012 – 183,399 miles
  • 2011 – 180,979 miles
  • 2010 – 176,815 miles
  • 2008 – 167,896 miles
  • 2007 – 158,801 miles
  • 2006 – 146,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,008 miles
  • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in bottom N/S corner of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake pass effort of 16% just achieved

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,008 miles (+101)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    205,008 miles
    Test number
    166015528879
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in bottom N/S corner of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake pass effort of 16% just achieved

  2. Pass204,907 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    204,907 miles
    Test number
    760590421338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass204,370 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    204,370 miles
    Test number
    315869537748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass203,260 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    203,260 miles
    Test number
    718958081940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass200,740 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    200,740 miles
    Test number
    305558271473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass198,431 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    198,431 miles
    Test number
    634639216219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Fail198,430 miles (+3,961)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,430 miles
    Test number
    780944844286
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass194,469 miles (+4,806)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    194,469 miles
    Test number
    660453282482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass189,663 miles (+3,604)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    189,663 miles
    Test number
    729125224255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass186,059 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    186,059 miles
    Test number
    257231113281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail186,037 miles (+2,638)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,037 miles
    Test number
    637756903253
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  12. Pass183,399 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    183,399 miles
    Test number
    607914822281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass180,979 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    180,979 miles
    Test number
    958949301109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail180,977 miles (+4,162)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,977 miles
    Test number
    565968801143
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass176,815 miles (+8,919)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    176,815 miles
    Test number
    401750120051
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/rear slightly low on hand brake effort
    • NoteOil leak from diff

  16. Pass167,896 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    167,896 miles
    Test number
    484657348234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail167,895 miles (+9,094)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,895 miles
    Test number
    750746848256
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass158,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    158,801 miles
    Test number
    862330427285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail158,801 miles (+12,628)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,801 miles
    Test number
    943320527207
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  20. Fail146,173 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,173 miles
    Test number
    380635436460
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass146,173 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    146,173 miles
    Test number
    404665436233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail145,962 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,962 miles
    Test number
    371000336258
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise on condition of front number plate. advise o/s and n/s front tyre worn on inside edge.

Questions about T56 FGU

Does T56 FGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T56 FGU expired on 3 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T56 FGU?
The MOT on T56 FGU expired on 3 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T56 FGU done?
T56 FGU was recorded at 205,008 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2023, an average of 3,481 miles a year.
Has T56 FGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 FGU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on T56 FGU 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 T56 FGU find?
T56 FGU passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in bottom n/s corner of windscreen; parking brake pass effort of 16% just achieved.

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