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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T588 NARMOT history

T588 NAR is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 20 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2025
Mileage
84,292 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T588 NAR
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
20 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T588 NAR was last recorded at 84,292 miles on 12 Jul 2024, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,223 miles · 25 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
2,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,292 miles
  • 2023 – 84,223 miles
  • 2020 – 81,483 miles
  • 2019 – 79,675 miles
  • 2018 – 77,838 miles
  • 2017 – 76,434 miles
  • 2016 – 74,940 miles
  • 2015 – 72,622 miles
  • 2013 – 71,607 miles
  • 2012 – 69,250 miles
  • 2011 – 67,233 miles
  • 2010 – 62,895 miles
  • 2009 – 57,061 miles
  • 2008 – 50,366 miles
  • 2007 – 44,476 miles
  • 2006 – 39,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. FailMileage not read5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    663624068908
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass84,292 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,292 miles
    Test number
    399551146269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass84,223 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,223 miles
    Test number
    438300488521
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail84,201 miles1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,201 miles
    Test number
    212913758570
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  5. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    189433003719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear park brake due for adjustment

  6. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    313237833892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. FailMileage not read2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    555251648315
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass81,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    81,483 miles
    Test number
    619693331399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,483 miles (+10)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,483 miles
    Test number
    836590559116
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail81,473 miles (+1,798)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,473 miles
    Test number
    124004201262
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass79,675 miles (+1,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,675 miles
    Test number
    410488774193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass77,838 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,838 miles
    Test number
    124446035069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,434 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,434 miles
    Test number
    797654680295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,940 miles
    Test number
    923265879795
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail74,939 miles (+2,317)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,939 miles
    Test number
    577698423836
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass72,622 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,622 miles
    Test number
    598738845096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,614 miles (+1,007)2 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,614 miles
    Test number
    997711045094
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  18. Pass71,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,607 miles
    Test number
    935045343356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail71,607 miles (+2,357)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,607 miles
    Test number
    488535643433
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail69,250 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,250 miles
    Test number
    445970842410
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass69,250 miles (+2,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,250 miles
    Test number
    897890342325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass67,233 miles (+4,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,233 miles
    Test number
    788808401334
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass62,895 miles (+5,834)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,895 miles
    Test number
    444168600478
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass57,061 miles (+6,695)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,061 miles
    Test number
    424182309373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  25. Pass50,366 miles (+5,890)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,366 miles
    Test number
    503036068119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,476 miles (+4,767)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,476 miles
    Test number
    203290957414
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished/cracking
    • NoteCenter brake light not working
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge,perished/cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  27. Pass39,709 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,709 miles
    Test number
    240356746186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront head lamps steamed up

Questions about T588 NAR

Does T588 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T588 NAR expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T588 NAR?
The MOT on T588 NAR expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T588 NAR done?
T588 NAR was recorded at 84,292 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2024, an average of 2,459 miles a year.
Has T588 NAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T588 NAR has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T588 NAR 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 NAR find?
T588 NAR failed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 6 more.

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