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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T74 EGUMOT history

T74 EGU is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,573 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T74 EGU
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T74 EGU was last recorded at 113,573 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,483 miles · 20 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,090 miles
Average per year
2,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,573 miles
  • 2024 – 112,483 miles
  • 2023 – 108,335 miles
  • 2022 – 104,356 miles
  • 2020 – 93,937 miles
  • 2019 – 79,886 miles
  • 2018 – 79,489 miles
  • 2017 – 77,797 miles
  • 2016 – 76,096 miles
  • 2015 – 74,843 miles
  • 2014 – 72,303 miles
  • 2013 – 69,806 miles
  • 2012 – 69,036 miles
  • 2011 – 68,111 miles
  • 2010 – 67,126 miles
  • 2009 – 65,572 miles
  • 2008 – 63,668 miles
  • 2007 – 59,800 miles
  • 2006 – 57,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,573 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,573 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,573 miles
    Test number
    541396467410
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,573 miles (+1,090)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,573 miles
    Test number
    553684175903
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,483 miles (+4)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,483 miles
    Test number
    660342786613
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail112,479 miles (+4,144)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,479 miles
    Test number
    461399092612
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator stuck on (4.2.3 (c))

  5. Pass108,335 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,335 miles
    Test number
    752095248035
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail108,334 miles (+3,978)1 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,334 miles
    Test number
    514369107477
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass104,356 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,356 miles
    Test number
    304255825738
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers not working on passenger side

  8. Fail104,351 miles (+10,414)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,351 miles
    Test number
    956853226558
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers not working on passenger side

  9. Pass93,937 miles (+223)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,937 miles
    Test number
    105451047876
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met the minimum requirement 16%

  10. Fail93,714 miles (+13,828)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,714 miles
    Test number
    475884551692
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank straps corroded

  11. Pass79,886 miles (+397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,886 miles
    Test number
    168839397721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass79,489 miles (+1,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,489 miles
    Test number
    845678958004
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

  13. Pass77,797 miles (+1,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,797 miles
    Test number
    647722862765
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint stabiliser link (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass76,096 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,096 miles
    Test number
    488295473552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,843 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,843 miles
    Test number
    187207775428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,303 miles (+2,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,303 miles
    Test number
    268224384087
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass69,806 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,806 miles
    Test number
    946601383031
    • 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)

  18. Fail69,799 miles (+763)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,799 miles
    Test number
    978999773088
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  19. Pass69,036 miles (+925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,036 miles
    Test number
    626647282092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass68,111 miles (+985)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,111 miles
    Test number
    466598811196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass67,126 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,126 miles
    Test number
    203028110467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,572 miles (+1,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,572 miles
    Test number
    914838419142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass63,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    63,668 miles
    Test number
    423400728150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail63,668 miles (+3,868)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,668 miles
    Test number
    812300928164
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass59,800 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,800 miles
    Test number
    680408977087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    57,232 miles
    Test number
    112693196444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T74 EGU

Does T74 EGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T74 EGU is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T74 EGU?
The MOT on T74 EGU is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T74 EGU done?
T74 EGU was recorded at 113,573 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 2,812 miles a year.
Has T74 EGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T74 EGU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T74 EGU 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 T74 EGU find?
T74 EGU passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, and 1 more.

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