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BMW 523

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T623 VSFMOT history

T623 VSF is a grey petrol BMW 523 first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2014 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 128,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2014
Mileage
128,924 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
7 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T623 VSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2014
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T623 VSF was last recorded at 128,924 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 6,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,678 miles · 14 Feb 2013
Between the last two tests
6,246 miles
Average per year
2,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,924 miles
  • 2013 – 122,678 miles
  • 2011 – 112,497 miles
  • 2010 – 105,836 miles
  • 2008 – 82,926 miles
  • 2006 – 72,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,924 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault red airbag light illuminated on dash (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail128,924 miles (+6,246)11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,924 miles
    Test number
    582036613927
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault red airbag light illuminated on dash (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,678 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    122,678 miles
    Test number
    456215743021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  3. Fail122,678 miles (+10,181)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,678 miles
    Test number
    638725943094
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  4. Fail112,497 miles3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,497 miles
    Test number
    326494461355
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass112,497 miles (+6,661)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    112,497 miles
    Test number
    755224261365
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass105,836 miles (+8,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    105,836 miles
    Test number
    482714060419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail97,414 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,414 miles
    Test number
    674054300094
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass97,414 miles (+14,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    97,414 miles
    Test number
    702114600081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail82,926 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,926 miles
    Test number
    490505168367
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass82,926 miles (+4,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    82,926 miles
    Test number
    804465768378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass78,018 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,018 miles
    Test number
    864024808099
    • NotePlastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection of sill structure

  12. Fail78,016 miles (+5,143)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,016 miles
    Test number
    481383108080
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection of sill structure

  13. Pass72,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    72,873 miles
    Test number
    461142366469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T623 VSF

Does T623 VSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T623 VSF expired on 13 Feb 2014, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T623 VSF?
The MOT on T623 VSF expired on 13 Feb 2014. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T623 VSF done?
T623 VSF was recorded at 128,924 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 2,987 miles a year.
Has T623 VSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T623 VSF has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T623 VSF 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 T623 VSF find?
T623 VSF failed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 11 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm; nearside headlamp aim too low, and 10 more.

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