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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T720 PKKMOT history

T720 PKK is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 156,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2025
Mileage
156,320 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T720 PKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T720 PKK was last recorded at 156,320 miles on 28 Nov 2024, 6,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,670 miles · 16 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,650 miles
Average per year
6,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,320 miles
  • 2023 – 149,670 miles
  • 2022 – 143,841 miles
  • 2021 – 139,729 miles
  • 2020 – 135,381 miles
  • 2019 – 127,401 miles
  • 2018 – 118,939 miles
  • 2017 – 110,687 miles
  • 2016 – 101,107 miles
  • 2015 – 91,389 miles
  • 2014 – 81,595 miles
  • 2013 – 71,926 miles
  • 2012 – 62,448 miles
  • 2011 – 52,923 miles
  • 2010 – 50,827 miles
  • 2009 – 48,260 miles
  • 2008 – 45,656 miles
  • 2007 – 42,902 miles
  • 2006 – 40,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,320 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD Inner edge and Worn to 1.8mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,320 miles (+6,650)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    156,320 miles
    Test number
    962049002330
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,670 miles (+286)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,670 miles
    Test number
    747319499290
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD Inner edge and Worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail149,384 miles (+5,543)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,384 miles
    Test number
    459433480943
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD Inner edge and Worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,841 miles (+4,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,841 miles
    Test number
    735308891990
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass139,729 miles (+4,348)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,729 miles
    Test number
    307228390176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,381 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    135,381 miles
    Test number
    786723473579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail135,364 miles (+7,963)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,364 miles
    Test number
    288097773780
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass127,401 miles (+8,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,401 miles
    Test number
    734832395828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass118,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,939 miles
    Test number
    276981087790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail118,939 miles (+8,252)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,939 miles
    Test number
    681237879502
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass110,687 miles (+9,580)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,687 miles
    Test number
    472121553950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,107 miles
    Test number
    490143162273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,107 miles (+9,718)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,107 miles
    Test number
    743832809660
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass91,389 miles (+9,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,389 miles
    Test number
    548342595065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass81,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,595 miles
    Test number
    918271594006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,595 miles (+9,669)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,595 miles
    Test number
    498351194008
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass71,926 miles (+9,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,926 miles
    Test number
    755768993036
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass62,448 miles (+9,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,448 miles
    Test number
    679824812148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass52,923 miles (+2,096)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,923 miles
    Test number
    536643971031
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside handbrake 40% less efficient than nearside
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteUnable to see front brake pads clearly,but they appear to be wearing low

  20. Pass50,827 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,827 miles
    Test number
    730470070011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,260 miles (+2,604)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,260 miles
    Test number
    323566559066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,656 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,656 miles
    Test number
    182185768017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,902 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,902 miles
    Test number
    563757167012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,337 miles
    Test number
    461789166000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T720 PKK

Does T720 PKK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T720 PKK expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T720 PKK?
The MOT on T720 PKK expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T720 PKK done?
T720 PKK was recorded at 156,320 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2024, an average of 6,195 miles a year.
Has T720 PKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T720 PKK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T720 PKK 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 T720 PKK find?
T720 PKK passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm, and 1 more.

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