BMW 523
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T683 MCSMOT history
T683 MCS is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,892 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 85,892 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,765 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T683 MCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 523
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T683 MCS was last recorded at 85,892 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 1,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 84,251 miles · 28 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,641 miles
- Average per year
- 1,765 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,892 miles
- 2024 – 84,251 miles
- 2023 – 83,578 miles
- 2022 – 81,390 miles
- 2021 – 76,689 miles
- 2020 – 76,479 miles
- 2019 – 74,855 miles
- 2018 – 74,388 miles
- 2017 – 73,180 miles
- 2016 – 72,094 miles
- 2015 – 71,082 miles
- 2014 – 70,247 miles
- 2013 – 69,784 miles
- 2012 – 68,826 miles
- 2011 – 67,464 miles
- 2010 – 66,063 miles
- 2009 – 62,870 miles
- 2008 – 58,828 miles
- 2007 – 53,306 miles
- 2006 – 51,406 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,892 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010
Full MOT history
25 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,892 miles (+1,641)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 85,892 miles
- Test number
- 391992415205
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,251 miles (+18)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 84,251 miles
- Test number
- 810196908648
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail84,233 miles (+655)6 major1 minor17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,233 miles
- Test number
- 406426444442
- MajorNearside Lower Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4, NSF, OSF, NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass83,578 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 83,578 miles
- Test number
- 627289576451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,578 miles (+2,188)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,578 miles
- Test number
- 428408398422
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Twin pipes front to rear at securing clips area (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,390 miles (+1,958)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 81,390 miles
- Test number
- 802336476595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 79,432 miles
- Test number
- 769337629457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,432 miles (+2,743)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,432 miles
- Test number
- 572032536760
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass76,689 miles (+210)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2022
- Odometer
- 76,689 miles
- Test number
- 552116627081
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass76,479 miles (+1,624)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 76,479 miles
- Test number
- 108305234581
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,855 miles (+467)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 74,855 miles
- Test number
- 556166610200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass74,388 miles (+1,208)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 74,388 miles
- Test number
- 169013624679
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement alloy thrust arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement alloy thrust arm (2.4.G.2)
Pass73,180 miles (+1,086)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 73,180 miles
- Test number
- 441681951030
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass72,094 miles (+1,012)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 72,094 miles
- Test number
- 178609248364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,082 miles (+835)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 71,082 miles
- Test number
- 385314235174
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,247 miles (+463)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 70,247 miles
- Test number
- 188157124160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,784 miles (+958)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 69,784 miles
- Test number
- 466952743103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,826 miles (+1,362)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2013
- Odometer
- 68,826 miles
- Test number
- 695794212142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,464 miles (+1,401)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 67,464 miles
- Test number
- 669223221155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,063 miles (+3,193)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2011
- Odometer
- 66,063 miles
- Test number
- 810677700192
- 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)
Pass62,870 miles (+4,042)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2010
- Odometer
- 62,870 miles
- Test number
- 793701219173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,828 miles (+5,522)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2009
- Odometer
- 58,828 miles
- Test number
- 533020018169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,306 miles (+1,900)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2008
- Odometer
- 53,306 miles
- Test number
- 283814917405
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass51,406 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2007
- Odometer
- 51,406 miles
- Test number
- 552786626102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,406 miles1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,406 miles
- Test number
- 391646026111
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Questions about T683 MCS
- Does T683 MCS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T683 MCS is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T683 MCS?
- The MOT on T683 MCS is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T683 MCS done?
- T683 MCS was recorded at 85,892 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 1,765 miles a year.
- Has T683 MCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T683 MCS has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on T683 MCS 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 T683 MCS find?
- T683 MCS passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch; offside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch, and 1 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.