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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T59 JVPMOT history

T59 JVP is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2021 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2021
Mileage
119,228 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T59 JVP
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T59 JVP was last recorded at 119,228 miles on 25 Nov 2021, 1,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,166 miles · 5 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,062 miles
Average per year
4,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 119,228 miles
  • 2020 – 118,166 miles
  • 2019 – 116,904 miles
  • 2018 – 115,422 miles
  • 2017 – 113,178 miles
  • 2016 – 109,794 miles
  • 2015 – 106,876 miles
  • 2014 – 104,587 miles
  • 2013 – 99,447 miles
  • 2012 – 93,380 miles
  • 2011 – 86,655 miles
  • 2010 – 80,254 miles
  • 2009 – 74,060 miles
  • 2008 – 67,828 miles
  • 2007 – 58,781 miles
  • 2006 – 43,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,228 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Little effort (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded where visible (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (where visible) corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryEngine misfire
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail119,228 miles (+1,062)11 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,228 miles
    Test number
    260606076357
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Little effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded where visible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (where visible) corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine misfire
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,166 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,166 miles
    Test number
    722549407688
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail118,158 miles (+1,254)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,158 miles
    Test number
    861284966406
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,904 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,904 miles
    Test number
    993684925153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,422 miles (+2,244)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,422 miles
    Test number
    327329076551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,178 miles (+3,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,178 miles
    Test number
    201377512532
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Near petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass109,794 miles (+2,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    109,794 miles
    Test number
    326701838563
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass106,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    106,876 miles
    Test number
    103458655340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,876 miles (+2,289)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,876 miles
    Test number
    407186755746
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust - reflector insecure (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust - reflector insecure (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail104,587 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,587 miles
    Test number
    628544614307
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass104,587 miles (+5,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,587 miles
    Test number
    845704314305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass99,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,447 miles
    Test number
    339121533314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,446 miles (+6,066)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,446 miles
    Test number
    395341633386
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass93,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,380 miles
    Test number
    659761632395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,380 miles (+6,725)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,380 miles
    Test number
    256701332324
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass86,655 miles (+6,401)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    86,655 miles
    Test number
    528650841364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,254 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,254 miles
    Test number
    901028930301
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass80,254 miles (+6,194)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    80,254 miles
    Test number
    942048930397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,060 miles (+6,232)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    74,060 miles
    Test number
    214598049361
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass67,828 miles (+9,047)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    67,828 miles
    Test number
    174780858376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    58,781 miles
    Test number
    432843857354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,781 miles (+7,066)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,781 miles
    Test number
    831643357365
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Fail51,715 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,715 miles
    Test number
    783505617095
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/S/R outer lamp not working.

  24. Pass51,715 miles (+8,026)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,715 miles
    Test number
    980125217038
    • NoteO/S/R outer lamp not working.

  25. Pass43,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,689 miles
    Test number
    120415526475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T59 JVP

Does T59 JVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T59 JVP expired on 4 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T59 JVP?
The MOT on T59 JVP expired on 4 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T59 JVP done?
T59 JVP was recorded at 119,228 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2021, an average of 4,771 miles a year.
Has T59 JVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T59 JVP has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T59 JVP 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 T59 JVP find?
T59 JVP failed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2021 with 11 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point; nearside parking brake inoperative on one side little effort, and 13 more.

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