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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T588 JGCMOT history

T588 JGC is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 203,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
203,414 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T588 JGC
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
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T588 JGC was last recorded at 203,414 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,164 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
250 miles
Average per year
5,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,414 miles
  • 2025 – 203,164 miles
  • 2024 – 202,776 miles
  • 2023 – 202,553 miles
  • 2022 – 201,733 miles
  • 2021 – 199,615 miles
  • 2020 – 198,073 miles
  • 2019 – 197,751 miles
  • 2018 – 195,493 miles
  • 2017 – 125,576 miles
  • 2016 – 124,376 miles
  • 2015 – 122,640 miles
  • 2014 – 121,126 miles
  • 2013 – 118,769 miles
  • 2012 – 114,154 miles
  • 2011 – 111,173 miles
  • 2010 – 107,061 miles
  • 2009 – 102,882 miles
  • 2008 – 96,340 miles
  • 2007 – 89,532 miles
  • 2006 – 82,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,414 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,414 miles (+250)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    203,414 miles
    Test number
    930990610043
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass203,164 miles (+388)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    203,164 miles
    Test number
    867059965199
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass202,776 miles (+223)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    202,776 miles
    Test number
    251283306183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass202,553 miles (+820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    202,553 miles
    Test number
    443872793924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOsr sill slightly rusty

  5. Pass201,733 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    201,733 miles
    Test number
    766946344225
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail201,733 miles (+2,118)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,733 miles
    Test number
    236421963552
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass199,615 miles (+1,542)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    199,615 miles
    Test number
    160492396945
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills covered in sill covers not allowing full inspection

  8. Pass198,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    198,073 miles
    Test number
    782877774269
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail198,073 miles (+322)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,073 miles
    Test number
    572353514333
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass197,751 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    197,751 miles
    Test number
    934115563027
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail197,747 miles (+2,254)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,747 miles
    Test number
    544498281531
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked offside and nearside inner sill to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass195,493 miles (+69,917)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    195,493 miles
    Test number
    944727577956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,576 miles (+1,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,576 miles
    Test number
    398452093380
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside very slightly noisey (2.6.2)

  14. Pass124,376 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,376 miles
    Test number
    818589141410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,640 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    122,640 miles
    Test number
    339684379075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass121,126 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    121,126 miles
    Test number
    527185764209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,769 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    118,769 miles
    Test number
    409891173280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,154 miles (+2,981)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    114,154 miles
    Test number
    236992842289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,173 miles (+4,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    111,173 miles
    Test number
    105715341249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass107,061 miles (+4,179)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    107,061 miles
    Test number
    951506560281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,882 miles (+6,542)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    102,882 miles
    Test number
    350629459241
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin with lips

  22. Pass96,340 miles (+6,808)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    96,340 miles
    Test number
    154011078261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass89,532 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    89,532 miles
    Test number
    943776257275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    82,964 miles
    Test number
    703164516267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T588 JGC

Does T588 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T588 JGC is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T588 JGC?
The MOT on T588 JGC is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T588 JGC done?
T588 JGC was recorded at 203,414 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 5,977 miles a year.
Has T588 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T588 JGC has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T588 JGC 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 T588 JGC find?
T588 JGC passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 1 more.

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