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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T608 NARMOT history

T608 NAR is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 13 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,699 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T608 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
13 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T608 NAR was last recorded at 90,699 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,039 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,660 miles
Average per year
1,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,699 miles
  • 2025 – 89,039 miles
  • 2024 – 88,037 miles
  • 2023 – 87,439 miles
  • 2022 – 86,785 miles
  • 2021 – 85,845 miles
  • 2020 – 85,536 miles
  • 2019 – 84,665 miles
  • 2018 – 83,645 miles
  • 2017 – 82,259 miles
  • 2016 – 81,127 miles
  • 2015 – 80,204 miles
  • 2014 – 79,449 miles
  • 2013 – 78,488 miles
  • 2012 – 76,909 miles
  • 2011 – 74,329 miles
  • 2010 – 73,167 miles
  • 2009 – 72,115 miles
  • 2008 – 70,504 miles
  • 2007 – 68,826 miles
  • 2006 – 66,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,699 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,699 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,699 miles
    Test number
    939356952492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,039 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    89,039 miles
    Test number
    350722982239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,037 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,037 miles
    Test number
    997069516400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,439 miles (+654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,439 miles
    Test number
    734447409152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass86,785 miles (+940)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,785 miles
    Test number
    630281148564
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass85,845 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,845 miles
    Test number
    320788940243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,536 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,536 miles
    Test number
    425337805441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,665 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,665 miles
    Test number
    296744333410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,645 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,645 miles
    Test number
    254191549406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,259 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,259 miles
    Test number
    665276547059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,127 miles (+923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,127 miles
    Test number
    700070444778
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  12. Pass80,204 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,204 miles
    Test number
    448147135021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,449 miles (+961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,449 miles
    Test number
    106153624039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass78,488 miles (+1,579)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,488 miles
    Test number
    596988823011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Pass76,909 miles (+2,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,909 miles
    Test number
    827209032058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass74,329 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,329 miles
    Test number
    938251741044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,167 miles (+1,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    73,167 miles
    Test number
    790987920067
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
  18. Pass72,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,115 miles
    Test number
    794204949057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,115 miles (+1,611)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,115 miles
    Test number
    834364849070
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  20. Pass70,504 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,504 miles
    Test number
    363328638048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,826 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,826 miles
    Test number
    864773857083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    66,314 miles
    Test number
    692781256042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T608 NAR

Does T608 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T608 NAR is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T608 NAR?
The MOT on T608 NAR is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T608 NAR done?
T608 NAR was recorded at 90,699 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 1,189 miles a year.
Has T608 NAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T608 NAR has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2009.
Has the mileage on T608 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 T608 NAR find?
T608 NAR passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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