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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T617 KCPMOT history

T617 KCP is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 198,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
198,210 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T617 KCP
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 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T617 KCP was last recorded at 198,210 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 13,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,055 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,155 miles
Average per year
8,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 198,210 miles
  • 2024 – 185,055 miles
  • 2023 – 162,789 miles
  • 2022 – 160,522 miles
  • 2021 – 159,158 miles
  • 2019 – 151,464 miles
  • 2018 – 139,645 miles
  • 2017 – 129,794 miles
  • 2016 – 117,286 miles
  • 2015 – 100,023 miles
  • 2014 – 87,994 miles
  • 2013 – 76,078 miles
  • 2012 – 70,312 miles
  • 2011 – 65,093 miles
  • 2010 – 60,172 miles
  • 2009 – 51,886 miles
  • 2008 – 45,717 miles
  • 2007 – 41,148 miles
  • 2006 – 36,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,210 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Steering arm bot split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,210 miles (+13,155)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    198,210 miles
    Test number
    737332343298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass185,055 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    185,055 miles
    Test number
    586764330893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail185,054 miles (+11,643)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,054 miles
    Test number
    167593178557
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass173,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    173,411 miles
    Test number
    422999817351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail173,411 miles (+5)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,411 miles
    Test number
    307002836034
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm bot split

  6. Fail173,406 miles (+10,617)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,406 miles
    Test number
    151919337180
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm bot split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass162,789 miles (+2,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    162,789 miles
    Test number
    482031146443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass160,522 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    160,522 miles
    Test number
    245273158469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail160,506 miles (+1,348)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,506 miles
    Test number
    332237631765
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass159,158 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    159,158 miles
    Test number
    232654554619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass151,464 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,464 miles
    Test number
    445094782348
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail151,464 miles (+11,819)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,464 miles
    Test number
    609221972390
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass139,645 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    139,645 miles
    Test number
    950189261898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail139,620 miles (+9,826)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,620 miles
    Test number
    214717770224
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass129,794 miles (+12,508)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    129,794 miles
    Test number
    643863617071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,286 miles (+17,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,286 miles
    Test number
    526936774773
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass100,023 miles (+12,029)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,023 miles
    Test number
    355823015172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass87,994 miles (+11,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,994 miles
    Test number
    836675514111
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass76,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,078 miles
    Test number
    968763833146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    438996132193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,312 miles (+5,219)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,312 miles
    Test number
    295335232129
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass65,093 miles (+4,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,093 miles
    Test number
    269193631110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass60,172 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,172 miles
    Test number
    163138110125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,163 miles (+8,277)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,163 miles
    Test number
    134747410122
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  25. Pass51,886 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,886 miles
    Test number
    464741529112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,877 miles (+6,160)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,877 miles
    Test number
    680280129187
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust body heat shield insecure

  27. Pass45,717 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,717 miles
    Test number
    294392518470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail45,709 miles (+4,561)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,709 miles
    Test number
    230439208425
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass41,148 miles (+4,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,148 miles
    Test number
    733084137196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass36,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,191 miles
    Test number
    932265836112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail36,179 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,179 miles
    Test number
    280265736481
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T617 KCP

Does T617 KCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T617 KCP is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T617 KCP?
The MOT on T617 KCP is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T617 KCP done?
T617 KCP was recorded at 198,210 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 8,305 miles a year.
Has T617 KCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T617 KCP has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T617 KCP 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 T617 KCP find?
T617 KCP passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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