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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T61 GANMOT history

T61 GAN is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 209,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
209,044 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T61 GAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T61 GAN was last recorded at 209,044 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,128 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
916 miles
Average per year
5,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,044 miles
  • 2025 – 208,128 miles
  • 2024 – 207,322 miles
  • 2023 – 206,295 miles
  • 2022 – 205,088 miles
  • 2021 – 202,972 miles
  • 2020 – 201,968 miles
  • 2019 – 198,715 miles
  • 2018 – 195,037 miles
  • 2017 – 190,414 miles
  • 2016 – 186,098 miles
  • 2015 – 181,627 miles
  • 2014 – 177,012 miles
  • 2013 – 172,959 miles
  • 2012 – 168,167 miles
  • 2011 – 161,483 miles
  • 2010 – 152,878 miles
  • 2009 – 144,253 miles
  • 2008 – 131,416 miles
  • 2007 – 117,016 miles
  • 2006 – 101,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,044 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryDoor sill covers fitted.Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted.Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted.Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2016

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.

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass209,044 miles (+916)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    209,044 miles
    Test number
    379492586612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryDoor sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted.

  2. Pass208,128 miles (+806)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    208,128 miles
    Test number
    354786557372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass207,322 miles (+1,027)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    207,322 miles
    Test number
    831518602673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion forming in outer sill.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside corrosion forming in front & rear of outer sill.
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted.

  4. Pass206,295 miles (+1,207)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    206,295 miles
    Test number
    886060510417
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill has corrosion forming.
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill has corrosion forming at front & rear.
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted.

  5. Pass205,088 miles (+2,116)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    205,088 miles
    Test number
    887861010672
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming in n/s & o/s sills.
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryPartial door sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted.

  6. Pass202,972 miles (+1,004)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    202,972 miles
    Test number
    329355266368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill by jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted.

  7. Pass201,968 miles (+3,253)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    201,968 miles
    Test number
    688238880300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill by jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted.

  8. Pass198,715 miles (+3,678)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    198,715 miles
    Test number
    427802065381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryDoor sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted.

  9. Pass195,037 miles (+4,623)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    195,037 miles
    Test number
    955290660655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion forming in jacking point.
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted.

  10. Pass190,414 miles (+4,316)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    190,414 miles
    Test number
    448693513584
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear the n/s park brake is half as efficient as the o/s.
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryDoor sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted.

  11. Pass186,098 miles (+4,471)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    186,098 miles
    Test number
    810161939084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryDoor sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlamp adjustment adjusted to re check the headlamps.

  12. Pass181,627 miles (+4)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    181,627 miles
    Test number
    629460015182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteDoor sill covers fitted.

  13. Fail181,623 miles (+4,611)5 failures8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,623 miles
    Test number
    578555305131
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteDoor sill covers fitted.

  14. Pass177,012 miles (+4,053)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    177,012 miles
    Test number
    599487884062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDoor sill covers fitted.

  15. Pass172,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    172,959 miles
    Test number
    136018193042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail172,959 miles (+4,792)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,959 miles
    Test number
    386928593029
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass168,167 miles (+6,684)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    168,167 miles
    Test number
    469094712136
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass161,483 miles (+8,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    161,483 miles
    Test number
    786865991041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass152,878 miles (+8,625)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    152,878 miles
    Test number
    421079580020
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass144,253 miles (+12,837)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    144,253 miles
    Test number
    910892819148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteWipers worn.

  21. Pass131,416 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    131,416 miles
    Test number
    990546818123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail131,351 miles (+14,335)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,351 miles
    Test number
    864514918127
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  23. Pass117,016 miles (+15,758)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    117,016 miles
    Test number
    500567217177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass101,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    101,258 miles
    Test number
    610286686069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T61 GAN

Does T61 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T61 GAN is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T61 GAN?
The MOT on T61 GAN is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T61 GAN done?
T61 GAN was recorded at 209,044 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 5,320 miles a year.
Has T61 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T61 GAN has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on T61 GAN 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 GAN find?
T61 GAN passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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