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BMW 523

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T629 ATFMOT history

T629 ATF is a grey petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 137,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
137,278 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T629 ATF
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T629 ATF was last recorded at 137,278 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 1,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,406 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,872 miles
Average per year
3,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,278 miles
  • 2024 – 135,406 miles
  • 2023 – 130,290 miles
  • 2022 – 128,268 miles
  • 2021 – 126,945 miles
  • 2020 – 125,598 miles
  • 2019 – 122,359 miles
  • 2018 – 118,861 miles
  • 2017 – 115,654 miles
  • 2016 – 111,492 miles
  • 2015 – 108,529 miles
  • 2014 – 105,757 miles
  • 2013 – 101,203 miles
  • 2012 – 99,167 miles
  • 2011 – 95,867 miles
  • 2010 – 92,648 miles
  • 2009 – 88,638 miles
  • 2008 – 84,449 miles
  • 2007 – 78,758 miles
  • 2006 – 71,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,278 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking and dripping onto exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,278 miles (+1,872)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,278 miles
    Test number
    134242902751
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,406 miles (+5,116)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    135,406 miles
    Test number
    148253257892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,290 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    130,290 miles
    Test number
    926065120225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,268 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,268 miles
    Test number
    310929423618
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking and dripping onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail128,268 miles (+1,323)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,268 miles
    Test number
    433305481582
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking and dripping onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass126,945 miles (+1,347)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,945 miles
    Test number
    678424981250
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight cut in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust box heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass125,598 miles (+3,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,598 miles
    Test number
    148404352069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass122,359 miles (+3,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,359 miles
    Test number
    779156206195
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,861 miles (+3,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,861 miles
    Test number
    525064305228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades in poor condition

  10. Pass115,654 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,654 miles
    Test number
    234252957010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,492 miles (+2,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,492 miles
    Test number
    396387174921
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass108,529 miles (+2,772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,529 miles
    Test number
    959386505105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass105,757 miles (+4,554)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,757 miles
    Test number
    375854904177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass101,203 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,203 miles
    Test number
    795896883061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,167 miles (+3,300)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,167 miles
    Test number
    419689202166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,867 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,867 miles
    Test number
    217581601447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,648 miles (+4,010)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,648 miles
    Test number
    274683300151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,638 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    88,638 miles
    Test number
    312273019187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,449 miles (+5,691)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    84,449 miles
    Test number
    961135208186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,758 miles (+6,768)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    78,758 miles
    Test number
    764893597051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    71,990 miles
    Test number
    553421006198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T629 ATF

Does T629 ATF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T629 ATF expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T629 ATF?
The MOT on T629 ATF expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T629 ATF done?
T629 ATF was recorded at 137,278 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 3,363 miles a year.
Has T629 ATF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T629 ATF has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T629 ATF 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 T629 ATF find?
T629 ATF passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.

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