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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T594 NARMOT history

T594 NAR is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
172,597 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T594 NAR
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 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T594 NAR was last recorded at 172,597 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 6,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,122 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,475 miles
Average per year
3,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,597 miles
  • 2025 – 166,122 miles
  • 2024 – 161,444 miles
  • 2023 – 158,936 miles
  • 2022 – 155,876 miles
  • 2021 – 151,467 miles
  • 2019 – 145,029 miles
  • 2018 – 141,553 miles
  • 2017 – 140,140 miles
  • 2016 – 138,685 miles
  • 2015 – 136,643 miles
  • 2014 – 134,963 miles
  • 2013 – 131,800 miles
  • 2011 – 128,651 miles
  • 2010 – 124,438 miles
  • 2009 – 119,175 miles
  • 2008 – 112,699 miles
  • 2007 – 108,316 miles
  • 2006 – 96,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,597 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass172,597 miles (+6,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    172,597 miles
    Test number
    148635104037
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass166,122 miles (+4,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    166,122 miles
    Test number
    645085754275
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass161,444 miles (+2,508)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    161,444 miles
    Test number
    816605766258
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,936 miles (+3,060)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    158,936 miles
    Test number
    784519518680
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,876 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    155,876 miles
    Test number
    815290497823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,467 miles (+6,438)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    151,467 miles
    Test number
    389587408602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,029 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,029 miles
    Test number
    439358299965
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  8. Fail145,029 miles (+3,476)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,029 miles
    Test number
    803029577894
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  9. Pass141,553 miles (+1,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    141,553 miles
    Test number
    448479885885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion

  10. Pass140,140 miles (+1,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    140,140 miles
    Test number
    964407389794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass138,685 miles (+2,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    138,685 miles
    Test number
    613117208742
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass136,643 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    136,643 miles
    Test number
    699112015231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,963 miles (+3,163)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    134,963 miles
    Test number
    807233414237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass131,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    131,800 miles
    Test number
    298863123439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail131,800 miles (+3,149)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,800 miles
    Test number
    217292003181
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass128,651 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    128,651 miles
    Test number
    178785791218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass124,438 miles (+5,263)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    124,438 miles
    Test number
    241044990249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass119,175 miles (+6,476)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    119,175 miles
    Test number
    680297599238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass112,699 miles (+4,383)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    112,699 miles
    Test number
    111840988211
    • NoteSlight water contamination of nearside headlamp

  20. Pass108,316 miles (+23)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    108,316 miles
    Test number
    631119377217
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight condensation in n/s headlamp cover handbrake just passes on efficiency but could bbe better

  21. Fail108,293 miles (+11,673)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,293 miles
    Test number
    224505467269
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  22. Pass96,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    96,620 miles
    Test number
    753665366285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,620 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,620 miles
    Test number
    933515066251
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip missing

Questions about T594 NAR

Does T594 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T594 NAR is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T594 NAR?
The MOT on T594 NAR is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T594 NAR done?
T594 NAR was recorded at 172,597 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 3,886 miles a year.
Has T594 NAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T594 NAR has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T594 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 T594 NAR find?
T594 NAR passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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