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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T646 BSLMOT history

T646 BSL is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2024
Mileage
103,260 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T646 BSL
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
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T646 BSL was last recorded at 103,260 miles on 19 Feb 2022, 25,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,215 miles · 18 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
25,045 miles
Average per year
4,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,260 miles
  • 2019 – 78,215 miles
  • 2018 – 77,058 miles
  • 2017 – 72,866 miles
  • 2014 – 68,312 miles
  • 2013 – 65,103 miles
  • 2012 – 62,190 miles
  • 2011 – 61,008 miles
  • 2010 – 54,710 miles
  • 2007 – 40,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Both rear brake flexy hoses are slightly perished no inner structure showing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside rear top suspension arm outer balljoint gaitor slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    707841886636
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

  2. Pass103,260 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,260 miles
    Test number
    326926898427
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    353999321356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,215 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,215 miles
    Test number
    231451833725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,058 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,058 miles
    Test number
    755459625587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail77,058 miles (+4,192)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,058 miles
    Test number
    522403386355
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,866 miles
    Test number
    642536929451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    582416301677
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexy hoses are slightly perished no inner structure showing
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear top suspension arm outer balljoint gaitor slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. FailMileage not read2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    452218132565
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO NEARSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexy hoses are slightly perished no inner structure showing
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear top suspension arm outer balljoint gaitor slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass68,312 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,312 miles
    Test number
    296002754311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,103 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,103 miles
    Test number
    189170653396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteLow Tone Horn Inoperative.

  12. Fail65,103 miles (+2,913)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,103 miles
    Test number
    687097043345
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteLow Tone Horn Inoperative.

  13. Pass62,190 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,190 miles
    Test number
    386159242385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,008 miles (+6,298)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,008 miles
    Test number
    169507641357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side front anti roll bar linkage gaiter split

  15. Pass54,710 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,710 miles
    Test number
    493976250311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    383508600074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    962949709063
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDigets incomplete in mileometer

  18. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    503598009049
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteDigets incomplete in mileometer

  19. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    970788208007
    • NoteDidgets incomplete at mileometer

  20. Pass40,735 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,735 miles
    Test number
    601178507027
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T646 BSL

Does T646 BSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T646 BSL expired on 24 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T646 BSL?
The MOT on T646 BSL expired on 24 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T646 BSL done?
T646 BSL was recorded at 103,260 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2022, an average of 4,136 miles a year.
Has T646 BSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T646 BSL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T646 BSL 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 T646 BSL find?
T646 BSL passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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