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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T671 BKXMOT history

T671 BKX is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 121,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2025
Mileage
121,999 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T671 BKX
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
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T671 BKX was last recorded at 121,999 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 2,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,445 miles · 4 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2,554 miles
Average per year
2,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,999 miles
  • 2023 – 119,445 miles
  • 2022 – 117,673 miles
  • 2016 – 117,580 miles
  • 2015 – 115,481 miles
  • 2014 – 113,186 miles
  • 2013 – 109,950 miles
  • 2012 – 104,926 miles
  • 2011 – 99,354 miles
  • 2010 – 93,474 miles
  • 2009 – 88,214 miles
  • 2008 – 85,214 miles
  • 2007 – 79,853 miles
  • 2006 – 74,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,999 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heat shield insecure

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,999 miles (+2,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    121,999 miles
    Test number
    937831569182
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heat shield insecure

  2. Pass119,445 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,445 miles
    Test number
    722337400721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,673 miles (+93)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    117,673 miles
    Test number
    442272583160
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Fail117,580 miles (+2,099)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,580 miles
    Test number
    461690217994
    • FailureFuel pipe excessively damaged pipe is excessively kinked (7.2.2)
    • 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush offside front rear control arm (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)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to offside rear preventing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn smooth on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on edges

  5. Pass115,481 miles (+18)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    115,481 miles
    Test number
    409995108234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to wear on edges.
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack.

  6. Fail115,463 miles (+2,277)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,463 miles
    Test number
    289435103951
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

  7. Pass113,186 miles (+3,236)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    113,186 miles
    Test number
    899471914345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAuxillary drive belt cracked
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNoise when clutch pedal depressed
    • NotePlay in offside front lower rear suspension arm rubber bush
    • NoteRear tyres worn on edges

  8. Pass109,950 miles (+161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,950 miles
    Test number
    249886113334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail109,789 miles (+4,863)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,789 miles
    Test number
    597698603328
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass104,926 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,926 miles
    Test number
    719697002313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,354 miles (+5,880)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    99,354 miles
    Test number
    359628601318
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCentre stop light not working

  12. Pass93,474 miles (+25)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    93,474 miles
    Test number
    963119600364
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteParking brake readings just enough

  13. Fail93,449 miles (+5,235)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,449 miles
    Test number
    694455700385
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,214 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    88,214 miles
    Test number
    461349989267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,214 miles (+106)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    85,214 miles
    Test number
    504751498214
    • NoteClutch pedal non slip rubber missing
    • NoteFuel cap stiff opening and closing
    • NoteN/s/f brake pad warning wire not fitted to pad
    • NoteSlight play both front stabalizer arms front bushes
    • NoteSlight play steering rack assembly

  16. Fail85,108 miles (+5,255)5 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,108 miles
    Test number
    732437088284
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteClutch pedal non slip rubber missing
    • NoteFuel cap stiff opening and closing
    • NoteN/s/f brake pad warning wire not fitted to pad
    • NoteSlight play both front stabalizer arms front bushes
    • NoteSlight play steering rack assembly

  17. Pass79,853 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    79,853 miles
    Test number
    250501497243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    74,510 miles
    Test number
    110572576217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail74,510 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,510 miles
    Test number
    990441476297
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low.

Questions about T671 BKX

Does T671 BKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T671 BKX expired on 3 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T671 BKX?
The MOT on T671 BKX expired on 3 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T671 BKX done?
T671 BKX was recorded at 121,999 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 2,720 miles a year.
Has T671 BKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T671 BKX has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on T671 BKX 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 T671 BKX find?
T671 BKX passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust box heat shield insecure.

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