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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T642 TCAMOT history

T642 TCA is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2023
Mileage
129,200 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T642 TCA
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 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T642 TCA was last recorded at 129,200 miles on 20 Jan 2022, 6,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,287 miles · 23 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,913 miles
Average per year
5,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,200 miles
  • 2020 – 122,287 miles
  • 2019 – 115,674 miles
  • 2018 – 108,601 miles
  • 2017 – 105,517 miles
  • 2016 – 98,653 miles
  • 2015 – 94,185 miles
  • 2014 – 89,583 miles
  • 2013 – 83,748 miles
  • 2012 – 77,578 miles
  • 2011 – 69,590 miles
  • 2010 – 65,034 miles
  • 2009 – 60,446 miles
  • 2008 – 55,405 miles
  • 2007 – 50,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,200 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,200 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,200 miles
    Test number
    690804536692
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,200 miles (+6,913)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,200 miles
    Test number
    721684471178
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,287 miles (+6,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,287 miles
    Test number
    314583914046
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,674 miles (+7,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,674 miles
    Test number
    598110507006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,601 miles
    Test number
    713490352293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,601 miles (+3,084)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,601 miles
    Test number
    942276373434
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass105,517 miles (+6,864)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,517 miles
    Test number
    553858617464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,653 miles (+4,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,653 miles
    Test number
    241286014125
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre near limit

  9. Pass94,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,185 miles
    Test number
    355631425682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,185 miles (+4,602)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,185 miles
    Test number
    900023140377
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass89,583 miles (+18)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,583 miles
    Test number
    599863404327
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pipes covered in grease unable to fully inspect

  12. Fail89,565 miles (+5,817)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,565 miles
    Test number
    855302704374
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pipes covered in grease unable to fully inspect

  13. Pass83,748 miles (+6,170)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,748 miles
    Test number
    778213873202
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes
    • NoteSlight play in rear lower suspension arms joints

  14. Pass77,578 miles (+7,988)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,578 miles
    Test number
    277403402391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCenter fuel pipes slightly corroded

  15. Pass69,590 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,590 miles
    Test number
    908604481217
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth head lights full of water
    • NoteFront anti roll bar links boots split
    • NoteRear suspension arms boots split

  16. Fail69,590 miles (+4,556)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,590 miles
    Test number
    545113781258
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth head lights full of water
    • NoteFront anti roll bar links boots split
    • NoteRear suspension arms boots split

  17. Pass65,034 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,034 miles
    Test number
    393663890227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar links gaitors split and osr upper arm
    • NoteWater in both head lamps

  18. Fail65,034 miles (+4,588)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,034 miles
    Test number
    541553490268
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar links gaitors split and osr upper arm
    • NoteWater in both head lamps

  19. Pass60,446 miles (+5,041)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,446 miles
    Test number
    172586199231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteRear registration plate backing peeling but still readable from 20m

  20. Pass55,405 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,405 miles
    Test number
    292247798233
    • NoteAdvise rear no plate

  21. Fail55,405 miles (+5,159)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,405 miles
    Test number
    350397498211
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise rear no plate

  22. Pass50,246 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,246 miles
    Test number
    252347097267
    • NoteRear no plate starting to discolour n/s/f tyre on 3mm

  23. PassMileage not read2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    670707396223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear no plate starting to discolour
    • NoteRear tyres on 3mm

Questions about T642 TCA

Does T642 TCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T642 TCA expired on 19 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T642 TCA?
The MOT on T642 TCA expired on 19 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T642 TCA done?
T642 TCA was recorded at 129,200 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2022, an average of 5,544 miles a year.
Has T642 TCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T642 TCA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T642 TCA 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 T642 TCA find?
T642 TCA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2022 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, and 5 more.

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