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BMW 523

Yellow and White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T71 SCEMOT history

T71 SCE is a yellow and white petrol BMW 523 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 174,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2023
Mileage
174,192 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T71 SCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Yellow and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T71 SCE was last recorded at 174,192 miles on 11 Jul 2022, 8,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,382 miles · 24 May 2019
Between the last two tests
8,810 miles
Average per year
6,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,192 miles
  • 2019 – 165,382 miles
  • 2018 – 156,489 miles
  • 2017 – 152,744 miles
  • 2016 – 145,943 miles
  • 2015 – 139,943 miles
  • 2014 – 132,920 miles
  • 2013 – 124,340 miles
  • 2012 – 114,651 miles
  • 2011 – 106,323 miles
  • 2010 – 99,338 miles
  • 2009 – 91,981 miles
  • 2008 – 85,598 miles
  • 2007 – 78,059 miles
  • 2006 – 70,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,192 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Headlights deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Metal brake pipes corroded in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside front coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Propshaft front mounting deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,192 miles (+8,810)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    174,192 miles
    Test number
    554532074562
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass165,382 miles (+455)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,382 miles
    Test number
    540301065365
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded in places
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryPropshaft front mounting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills corroded and in poor condition

  3. Fail164,927 miles (+8,438)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,927 miles
    Test number
    179946983468
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions DOR (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded in places
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryPropshaft front mounting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills corroded and in poor condition

  4. Pass156,489 miles (+200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    156,489 miles
    Test number
    185133174726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront lower track control arm front bushes worn and have slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake weak

  5. Fail156,289 miles (+3,545)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,289 miles
    Test number
    446473001249
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront lower track control arm front bushes worn and have slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake weak

  6. Pass152,744 miles (+6,801)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    152,744 miles
    Test number
    601222615009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,943 miles (+106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    145,943 miles
    Test number
    323507659060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps have condensation in them

  8. Fail145,837 miles (+5,894)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,837 miles
    Test number
    372079344458
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps have condensation in them

  9. Pass139,943 miles (+77)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    139,943 miles
    Test number
    606667015139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall perishing

  10. Fail139,866 miles (+6,946)14 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,866 miles
    Test number
    917692015141
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall perishing

  11. Pass132,920 miles (+8,580)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    132,920 miles
    Test number
    535921694002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,340 miles (+9,689)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,340 miles
    Test number
    458692213109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,651 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    114,651 miles
    Test number
    149915792065
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail114,651 miles (+8,328)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,651 miles
    Test number
    647755792024
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass106,323 miles1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    106,323 miles
    Test number
    849803001117
    • DangerousNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear brake pipes slighly corroded

  16. Fail106,323 miles (+6,985)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,323 miles
    Test number
    135213801150
    • DangerousNail in offside front tyre
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass99,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    99,338 miles
    Test number
    571660810132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,338 miles (+7,357)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,338 miles
    Test number
    994060110170
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f anti roll bar link rubber split.

  19. Pass91,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    91,981 miles
    Test number
    163026889423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,980 miles (+6,382)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,980 miles
    Test number
    782456489089
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail85,598 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,598 miles
    Test number
    302180918150
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNumber plates
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass85,598 miles (+7,539)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    85,598 miles
    Test number
    553050718134
    • NoteNumber plates
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass78,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    78,059 miles
    Test number
    523540917185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail78,059 miles (+7,512)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,059 miles
    Test number
    720888007110
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass70,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    70,547 miles
    Test number
    163691996431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T71 SCE

Does T71 SCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T71 SCE expired on 10 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T71 SCE?
The MOT on T71 SCE expired on 10 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T71 SCE done?
T71 SCE was recorded at 174,192 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2022, an average of 6,368 miles a year.
Has T71 SCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T71 SCE has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T71 SCE 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 T71 SCE find?
T71 SCE passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective.

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