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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T57 EAEMOT history

T57 EAE is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,595 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T57 EAE
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
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T57 EAE was last recorded at 76,595 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,595 miles · 24 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,595 miles
  • 2025 – 75,039 miles
  • 2024 – 73,612 miles
  • 2023 – 71,575 miles
  • 2022 – 68,928 miles
  • 2021 – 65,964 miles
  • 2020 – 63,353 miles
  • 2017 – 60,352 miles
  • 2016 – 57,553 miles
  • 2015 – 53,412 miles
  • 2014 – 49,409 miles
  • 2013 – 47,371 miles
  • 2012 – 44,004 miles
  • 2011 – 28,955 miles
  • 2010 – 24,319 miles
  • 2009 – 23,637 miles
  • 2008 – 22,688 miles
  • 2007 – 21,048 miles
  • 2006 – 19,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,595 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral brake light not workingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake only just reaches required efficiency

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low reading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,595 miles
    Test number
    534113572773
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light not working

  2. Fail76,595 miles (+1,556)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,595 miles
    Test number
    165442198600
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass75,039 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,039 miles
    Test number
    131886369542
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail75,039 miles (+1,427)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,039 miles
    Test number
    262434505863
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,612 miles (+2,037)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,612 miles
    Test number
    121530043104
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass71,575 miles (+2,647)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,575 miles
    Test number
    323678377473
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass68,928 miles (+2,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,928 miles
    Test number
    605472701235
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

  8. Pass65,964 miles (+29)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,964 miles
    Test number
    520804975415
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just reaches required efficiency
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

  9. Fail65,935 miles (+2,582)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,935 miles
    Test number
    456597391632
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just reaches required efficiency
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

  10. Pass63,353 miles (+2,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,353 miles
    Test number
    964958548055
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake slightly low reading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

  11. Pass60,570 miles (+218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,570 miles
    Test number
    704768440565
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

  12. Pass60,352 miles (+795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,352 miles
    Test number
    208007611805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake slightly low reading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted

  13. Pass59,557 miles (+2,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,557 miles
    Test number
    956288383358
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted

  14. Pass57,553 miles (+4,141)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,553 miles
    Test number
    383755431106
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank unable to assess (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection

  15. Fail53,412 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,412 miles
    Test number
    189572985068
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight stone damage to centre of windscreen

  16. Pass53,412 miles (+4,003)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,412 miles
    Test number
    219242785015
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight stone damage to centre of windscreen

  17. Pass49,409 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,409 miles
    Test number
    586927484078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,371 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,371 miles
    Test number
    977360373076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,004 miles (+15,049)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,004 miles
    Test number
    389404972002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,955 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,955 miles
    Test number
    846632791091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,319 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,319 miles
    Test number
    531700460042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,637 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,637 miles
    Test number
    361543669009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,688 miles (+1,640)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,688 miles
    Test number
    513872978028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,048 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,048 miles
    Test number
    982549757080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,996 miles
    Test number
    311506976048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T57 EAE

Does T57 EAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T57 EAE is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T57 EAE?
The MOT on T57 EAE is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T57 EAE done?
T57 EAE was recorded at 76,595 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 2,791 miles a year.
Has T57 EAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T57 EAE has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T57 EAE 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 T57 EAE find?
T57 EAE passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: central brake light not working.

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