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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T748 RPLMOT history

T748 RPL is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2026
Mileage
134,961 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T748 RPL
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 expired on 13 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T748 RPL was last recorded at 134,961 miles on 14 Feb 2025, 8,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,960 miles · 5 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
8,001 miles
Average per year
3,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,961 miles
  • 2024 – 126,960 miles
  • 2023 – 123,908 miles
  • 2022 – 116,977 miles
  • 2021 – 112,358 miles
  • 2020 – 104,552 miles
  • 2019 – 94,801 miles
  • 2018 – 94,446 miles
  • 2016 – 93,386 miles
  • 2015 – 91,843 miles
  • 2014 – 90,020 miles
  • 2013 – 88,254 miles
  • 2012 – 86,113 miles
  • 2011 – 83,796 miles
  • 2010 – 78,852 miles
  • 2009 – 75,388 miles
  • 2008 – 71,389 miles
  • 2007 – 66,459 miles
  • 2006 – 60,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,961 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,961 miles (+8,001)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    134,961 miles
    Test number
    124058294355
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass126,960 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,960 miles
    Test number
    790532845313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,908 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,908 miles
    Test number
    251213421083
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,907 miles (+6,930)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,907 miles
    Test number
    474431944208
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,977 miles (+4,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,977 miles
    Test number
    747956868781
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point /sill corroded o/s/r (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass112,358 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,358 miles
    Test number
    182373202189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail112,295 miles (+7,743)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,295 miles
    Test number
    897592169727
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass104,552 miles (+9,751)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,552 miles
    Test number
    150307139818
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly cracked

  9. Pass94,801 miles (+355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,801 miles
    Test number
    267408490787
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass94,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,446 miles
    Test number
    901611512758
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail94,446 miles (+1,060)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,446 miles
    Test number
    390999166316
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass93,386 miles (+1,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,386 miles
    Test number
    443383315512
    • AdvisoryRear disc slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRear washer insufficient

  13. Pass91,843 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    91,843 miles
    Test number
    256959733829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail91,838 miles (+1,818)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,838 miles
    Test number
    443258139342
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass90,020 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,020 miles
    Test number
    398418064201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,254 miles (+2,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,254 miles
    Test number
    306545453461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail86,113 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,113 miles
    Test number
    885423532286
    • Repaired at testNearside 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)
    • Repaired at testOffside 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass86,113 miles (+2,317)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    86,113 miles
    Test number
    965313232273
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass83,796 miles (+4,944)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,796 miles
    Test number
    878137311126
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  20. Pass78,852 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,852 miles
    Test number
    433011140100
    • NoteOffside and nearside anti roll bar links top joint grease boot split

  21. Fail78,852 miles (+3,464)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,852 miles
    Test number
    502381040157
    • DangerousOffside 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)
    • NoteOffside and nearside anti roll bar links top joint grease boot split

  22. Pass75,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,388 miles
    Test number
    332285279151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,388 miles (+3,999)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,388 miles
    Test number
    420995879115
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  24. Fail71,389 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,389 miles
    Test number
    663965078150
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteOffside anti roll bar link top joint grease boot split
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  25. Pass71,389 miles (+4,930)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    71,389 miles
    Test number
    974795978166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteOffside anti roll bar link top joint grease boot split
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  26. Pass66,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    66,459 miles
    Test number
    643881777144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,459 miles (+5,586)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,459 miles
    Test number
    702051077128
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edge

  28. Pass60,873 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    60,873 miles
    Test number
    964817276125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T748 RPL

Does T748 RPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T748 RPL expired on 13 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T748 RPL?
The MOT on T748 RPL expired on 13 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T748 RPL done?
T748 RPL was recorded at 134,961 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2025, an average of 3,975 miles a year.
Has T748 RPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T748 RPL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T748 RPL 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 T748 RPL find?
T748 RPL passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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