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BMW 523

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T580 TFGMOT history

T580 TFG is a grey petrol BMW 523 first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2024
Mileage
144,434 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T580 TFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T580 TFG was last recorded at 144,434 miles on 21 Aug 2023, 3,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,086 miles · 22 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,348 miles
Average per year
5,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,434 miles
  • 2022 – 141,086 miles
  • 2021 – 135,434 miles
  • 2020 – 127,521 miles
  • 2019 – 113,911 miles
  • 2018 – 98,594 miles
  • 2017 – 94,415 miles
  • 2016 – 88,980 miles
  • 2015 – 86,360 miles
  • 2014 – 85,345 miles
  • 2013 – 82,075 miles
  • 2012 – 79,336 miles
  • 2011 – 77,214 miles
  • 2010 – 75,565 miles
  • 2009 – 73,852 miles
  • 2008 – 68,183 miles
  • 2007 – 62,655 miles
  • 2006 – 57,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,434 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,434 miles (+3,348)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    144,434 miles
    Test number
    636988108137
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass141,086 miles (+5,652)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,086 miles
    Test number
    891781738325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,434 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    135,434 miles
    Test number
    931673810112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,070 miles (+7,549)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,070 miles
    Test number
    802137479074
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass127,521 miles (+13,610)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    127,521 miles
    Test number
    102668962363
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass113,911 miles (+15,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,911 miles
    Test number
    363374685391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass98,594 miles (+4,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,594 miles
    Test number
    904214616388
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear brake pipes

  8. Pass94,415 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,415 miles
    Test number
    898083556189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail94,415 miles (+5,435)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,415 miles
    Test number
    140970199806
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass88,980 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,980 miles
    Test number
    662791426414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail88,902 miles (+2,542)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,902 miles
    Test number
    928979143941
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass86,360 miles (+1,015)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,360 miles
    Test number
    359742405496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass85,345 miles (+3,270)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,345 miles
    Test number
    998057394196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass82,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,075 miles
    Test number
    178417893194
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail82,075 miles (+2,739)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,075 miles
    Test number
    176197893124
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass79,336 miles (+2,122)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,336 miles
    Test number
    386098592165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass77,214 miles (+1,649)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,214 miles
    Test number
    937492001256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass75,565 miles (+1,713)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,565 miles
    Test number
    201647080408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass73,852 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,852 miles
    Test number
    693612609291
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked along bottom edge

  20. Fail73,852 miles (+5,669)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,852 miles
    Test number
    552712009267
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth washer jets partly blocked
    • NoteFront number plate cracked along bottom edge

  21. Pass68,183 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    68,183 miles
    Test number
    674463808262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,655 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    62,655 miles
    Test number
    343324607491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,655 miles
    Test number
    460937606223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T580 TFG

Does T580 TFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T580 TFG expired on 21 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T580 TFG?
The MOT on T580 TFG expired on 21 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T580 TFG done?
T580 TFG was recorded at 144,434 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2023, an average of 5,084 miles a year.
Has T580 TFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T580 TFG has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T580 TFG 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 T580 TFG find?
T580 TFG passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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