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BMW 523

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T635 BGMMOT history

T635 BGM is a red petrol BMW 523 first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2023
Mileage
125,879 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T635 BGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T635 BGM was last recorded at 125,879 miles on 15 Aug 2022, 3,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,075 miles · 23 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
3,804 miles
Average per year
3,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 125,879 miles
  • 2020 – 122,075 miles
  • 2018 – 120,189 miles
  • 2017 – 118,163 miles
  • 2016 – 115,418 miles
  • 2015 – 112,668 miles
  • 2014 – 109,744 miles
  • 2013 – 106,664 miles
  • 2012 – 103,339 miles
  • 2011 – 100,639 miles
  • 2010 – 96,518 miles
  • 2009 – 91,599 miles
  • 2008 – 87,170 miles
  • 2007 – 80,496 miles
  • 2006 – 74,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,879 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,879 miles (+3,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    125,879 miles
    Test number
    186790404342
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded

  2. Pass122,075 miles (+1,886)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,075 miles
    Test number
    230939554853
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmell of fuel, no signs of leak

  3. Pass120,189 miles (+2,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,189 miles
    Test number
    668923211785
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass118,163 miles (+2,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,163 miles
    Test number
    402279874847
    • AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE BECOMING DETERIORATED

  5. Pass115,418 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    115,418 miles
    Test number
    489606155796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,417 miles (+2,749)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,417 miles
    Test number
    666100317891
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass112,668 miles (+2,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    112,668 miles
    Test number
    718144125218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass109,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,744 miles
    Test number
    255680524238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,744 miles (+3,080)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,744 miles
    Test number
    445530324246
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  10. Pass106,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    106,664 miles
    Test number
    266699413217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,664 miles (+3,325)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,664 miles
    Test number
    198089313277
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass103,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    103,339 miles
    Test number
    817030922226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,339 miles (+2,700)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,339 miles
    Test number
    527320022236
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass100,639 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    100,639 miles
    Test number
    376928421246
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth side front tyres starting to perish

  15. Fail100,639 miles (+4,121)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,639 miles
    Test number
    917274521253
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth side front tyres starting to perish

  16. Pass96,518 miles (+4,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    96,518 miles
    Test number
    464336010258
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass91,599 miles (+4,429)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    91,599 miles
    Test number
    354962029231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,170 miles (+6,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    87,170 miles
    Test number
    423194328204
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass80,496 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    80,496 miles
    Test number
    932367727219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    74,493 miles
    Test number
    831038126293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,493 miles2 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,493 miles
    Test number
    472117826255
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T635 BGM

Does T635 BGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T635 BGM expired on 14 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T635 BGM?
The MOT on T635 BGM expired on 14 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T635 BGM done?
T635 BGM was recorded at 125,879 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2022, an average of 3,212 miles a year.
Has T635 BGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T635 BGM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on T635 BGM 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 T635 BGM find?
T635 BGM passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: both rear sills corroded.

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