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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T618 FANMOT history

T618 FAN is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 150,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
150,923 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T618 FAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T618 FAN was last recorded at 150,923 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,988 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
935 miles
Average per year
3,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,923 miles
  • 2025 – 149,988 miles
  • 2024 – 149,974 miles
  • 2023 – 147,249 miles
  • 2022 – 145,633 miles
  • 2021 – 143,316 miles
  • 2020 – 141,944 miles
  • 2019 – 139,613 miles
  • 2018 – 136,719 miles
  • 2017 – 134,301 miles
  • 2016 – 131,000 miles
  • 2014 – 122,862 miles
  • 2013 – 115,111 miles
  • 2012 – 106,625 miles
  • 2011 – 99,459 miles
  • 2009 – 92,632 miles
  • 2008 – 84,007 miles
  • 2006 – 73,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,923 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.

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,923 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    150,923 miles
    Test number
    845700476454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,988 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,988 miles
    Test number
    546207912611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail149,974 miles (+2,725)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,974 miles
    Test number
    846220300520
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,249 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,249 miles
    Test number
    752697938844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,633 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    145,633 miles
    Test number
    819144654653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,316 miles (+1,372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,316 miles
    Test number
    640081406557
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,944 miles (+2,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    141,944 miles
    Test number
    437528075430
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,613 miles (+2,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    139,613 miles
    Test number
    241174728381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass136,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    136,719 miles
    Test number
    940417485790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,719 miles (+2,418)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,719 miles
    Test number
    639370956301
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  11. Pass134,301 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    134,301 miles
    Test number
    831571357291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    131,000 miles
    Test number
    593155200961
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail131,000 miles (+8,138)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,000 miles
    Test number
    286270194140
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass122,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    122,862 miles
    Test number
    257635304311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,862 miles (+7,751)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,862 miles
    Test number
    429632904362
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  16. Pass115,111 miles (+112)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    115,111 miles
    Test number
    706733813341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAlternator belt cracked
    • NoteBonnet realese handle slightly insecure
    • NoteEngine noisy.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn low on 2mm.
    • NoteSings of resar diferential oil leaks
    • NoteWind screen chiped

  17. Fail114,999 miles (+8,374)6 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,999 miles
    Test number
    668328603325
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAlternator belt cracked
    • NoteBonnet realese handle slightly insecure
    • NoteEngine noisy.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn low on 2mm.
    • NoteSings of resar diferential oil leaks
    • NoteWind screen chiped

  18. Pass106,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,625 miles
    Test number
    378445782136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. FailMileage not read6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    156241052141
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail106,191 miles (+6,732)11 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,191 miles
    Test number
    538940652116
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front & rear discs lipped

  21. Pass99,459 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    99,459 miles
    Test number
    166318481051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMetal grinding noise on osf when brake pressed & front discc deep scored & on limit wear indicator mark

  22. Fail99,459 miles (+6,827)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,459 miles
    Test number
    619137381058
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMetal grinding noise on osf when brake pressed & front discc deep scored & on limit wear indicator mark

  23. Pass92,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    92,632 miles
    Test number
    694308619310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail92,632 miles (+8,625)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,632 miles
    Test number
    891278119365
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass84,007 miles (+10,538)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    84,007 miles
    Test number
    243390978096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail73,469 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,469 miles
    Test number
    151400186231
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAdvise brake check

  27. Pass73,469 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    73,469 miles
    Test number
    351310286225
    • NoteAdvise brake check

Questions about T618 FAN

Does T618 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T618 FAN is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T618 FAN?
The MOT on T618 FAN is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T618 FAN done?
T618 FAN was recorded at 150,923 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 3,985 miles a year.
Has T618 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T618 FAN has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T618 FAN 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 T618 FAN find?
T618 FAN passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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