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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T685 MLFMOT history

T685 MLF is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 173,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
173,804 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T685 MLF
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
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T685 MLF was last recorded at 173,804 miles on 21 Dec 2022, 989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,815 miles · 20 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
989 miles
Average per year
6,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,804 miles
  • 2021 – 172,815 miles
  • 2020 – 172,465 miles
  • 2019 – 170,489 miles
  • 2018 – 165,760 miles
  • 2017 – 163,095 miles
  • 2016 – 158,437 miles
  • 2015 – 154,254 miles
  • 2014 – 149,872 miles
  • 2013 – 146,577 miles
  • 2011 – 140,427 miles
  • 2010 – 126,099 miles
  • 2009 – 101,228 miles
  • 2008 – 89,477 miles
  • 2007 – 80,777 miles
  • 2006 – 57,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,804 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,804 miles (+989)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    173,804 miles
    Test number
    287929885361
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass172,815 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    172,815 miles
    Test number
    223182304474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail172,815 miles (+350)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,815 miles
    Test number
    160662129566
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass172,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    172,465 miles
    Test number
    418336391477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail172,465 miles (+1,976)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,465 miles
    Test number
    233269968754
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass170,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    170,489 miles
    Test number
    728802742273
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear anti roll link play
    • AdvisorySuspect front brakes worn

  7. Fail170,489 miles (+4,729)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,489 miles
    Test number
    179669547525
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear anti roll link play
    • AdvisorySuspect front brakes worn

  8. Pass165,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    165,760 miles
    Test number
    185651322340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail165,756 miles (+2,661)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,756 miles
    Test number
    945554046624
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass163,095 miles (+4,658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    163,095 miles
    Test number
    554982048573
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass158,437 miles (+4,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    158,437 miles
    Test number
    374930435703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass154,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    154,254 miles
    Test number
    186531545091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail154,254 miles (+4,382)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,254 miles
    Test number
    967514735016
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass149,872 miles (+3,295)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    149,872 miles
    Test number
    307365244031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass146,577 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    146,577 miles
    Test number
    255284543077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail146,530 miles (+6,103)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,530 miles
    Test number
    137886933431
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass140,427 miles (+14,328)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    140,427 miles
    Test number
    846185051323
    • NoteLeft handbrake effort
    • NoteLeft rear wheel bearing slight play
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRight front brake pipe corroded

  18. Pass126,099 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    126,099 miles
    Test number
    910025050387
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

  19. Fail126,099 miles (+13,669)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,099 miles
    Test number
    113735650362
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

  20. Pass112,430 miles (+56)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    112,430 miles
    Test number
    241621310039
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteLeft rear hub slight play
    • NoteLeft/right front tyre treads worn on edge
    • NoteRear antirollbar link rods worn
    • NoteRight front wheel rim slight buckle
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

  21. Fail112,374 miles (+11,146)4 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,374 miles
    Test number
    442428400031
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteLeft rear hub slight play
    • NoteLeft/right front tyre treads worn on edge
    • NoteRear antirollbar link rods worn
    • NoteRight front wheel rim slight buckle
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

  22. Pass101,228 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    101,228 miles
    Test number
    630092719069
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteRear brake pads worn
    • NoteRight front wheel rim slight buckle

  23. Fail101,228 miles (+11,751)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,228 miles
    Test number
    782250419062
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteRear brake pads worn
    • NoteRight front wheel rim slight buckle

  24. Pass89,477 miles (+8,700)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    89,477 miles
    Test number
    963514218069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,777 miles (+23,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,777 miles
    Test number
    114405187487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass57,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,744 miles
    Test number
    134406286406
    • 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 T685 MLF

Does T685 MLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T685 MLF expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T685 MLF?
The MOT on T685 MLF expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T685 MLF done?
T685 MLF was recorded at 173,804 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2022, an average of 6,935 miles a year.
Has T685 MLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T685 MLF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T685 MLF 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 T685 MLF find?
T685 MLF passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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