BMW 523
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,993 cc
T61 FGUMOT history
T61 FGU is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,550 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 150,550 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,191 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T61 FGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 523
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T61 FGU was last recorded at 150,550 miles on 27 Jul 2022, 5,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 145,066 miles · 16 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,484 miles
- Average per year
- 6,191 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 150,550 miles
- 2021 – 145,066 miles
- 2020 – 139,865 miles
- 2019 – 133,126 miles
- 2018 – 127,510 miles
- 2017 – 121,319 miles
- 2016 – 114,930 miles
- 2015 – 109,436 miles
- 2014 – 103,176 miles
- 2013 – 96,534 miles
- 2012 – 89,479 miles
- 2011 – 84,750 miles
- 2010 – 77,797 miles
- 2009 – 71,162 miles
- 2008 – 64,011 miles
- 2007 – 57,646 miles
- 2006 – 51,648 miles
- 2005 – 46,295 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (both) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,550 miles (+5,484)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 150,550 miles
- Test number
- 972737071421
- AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (both) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass145,066 miles (+5,201)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 145,066 miles
- Test number
- 191628323827
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass139,865 miles (+57)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 139,865 miles
- Test number
- 232908919995
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail139,808 miles (+6,682)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,808 miles
- Test number
- 446919957631
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,126 miles (+5,616)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 133,126 miles
- Test number
- 392073919786
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,510 miles (+6,191)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 127,510 miles
- Test number
- 928395426376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,319 miles (+6,389)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 121,319 miles
- Test number
- 690853434147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,930 miles (+5,494)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 114,930 miles
- Test number
- 682546942688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,436 miles (+6,260)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 109,436 miles
- Test number
- 930654739402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,176 miles (+6,642)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 103,176 miles
- Test number
- 325116844246
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass96,534 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 96,534 miles
- Test number
- 397304853428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,514 miles (+7,035)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,514 miles
- Test number
- 618269043203
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass89,479 miles (+4,729)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 89,479 miles
- Test number
- 238085652274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,750 miles (+6,953)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 84,750 miles
- Test number
- 397142551243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,797 miles (+6,635)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 77,797 miles
- Test number
- 351000750276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,162 miles (+7,151)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 71,162 miles
- Test number
- 740489159252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,011 miles (+6,365)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 64,011 miles
- Test number
- 730157768248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,646 miles (+5,998)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 57,646 miles
- Test number
- 803939447214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,648 miles (+5,353)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 51,648 miles
- Test number
- 914151956272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,295 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 46,295 miles
- Test number
- 312126865428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,295 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,295 miles
- Test number
- 551996665222
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T61 FGU
- Does T61 FGU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T61 FGU expired on 15 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T61 FGU?
- The MOT on T61 FGU expired on 15 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T61 FGU done?
- T61 FGU was recorded at 150,550 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2022, an average of 6,191 miles a year.
- Has T61 FGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T61 FGU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2020.
- Has the mileage on T61 FGU 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 T61 FGU find?
- T61 FGU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: rear lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (both); rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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