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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T787 AKPMOT history

T787 AKP is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,966 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T787 AKP
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
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T787 AKP was last recorded at 85,966 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,966 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,966 miles
  • 2025 – 85,484 miles
  • 2024 – 85,018 miles
  • 2023 – 84,583 miles
  • 2022 – 84,147 miles
  • 2021 – 83,739 miles
  • 2020 – 83,541 miles
  • 2019 – 82,620 miles
  • 2018 – 80,797 miles
  • 2017 – 80,053 miles
  • 2016 – 79,432 miles
  • 2015 – 78,296 miles
  • 2014 – 77,253 miles
  • 2013 – 75,622 miles
  • 2012 – 74,350 miles
  • 2011 – 71,732 miles
  • 2010 – 69,798 miles
  • 2009 – 67,895 miles
  • 2008 – 65,955 miles
  • 2007 – 63,448 miles
  • 2006 – 60,557 miles
  • 2005 – 57,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,966 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,966 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,966 miles
    Test number
    639697149956
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail85,966 miles (+482)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,966 miles
    Test number
    944838848028
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass85,484 miles (+466)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,484 miles
    Test number
    576228843885
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass85,018 miles (+435)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,018 miles
    Test number
    108258522546
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass84,583 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,583 miles
    Test number
    675898619942
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail84,583 miles (+436)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,583 miles
    Test number
    523794136589
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass84,147 miles (+408)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,147 miles
    Test number
    256955745082
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass83,739 miles (+198)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,739 miles
    Test number
    842590571375
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass83,541 miles (+921)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,541 miles
    Test number
    477177763364
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass82,620 miles (+1,823)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,620 miles
    Test number
    822431555315
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass80,797 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,797 miles
    Test number
    641372287545
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses perishing

  12. Fail80,797 miles (+744)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,797 miles
    Test number
    396137170342
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses perishing

  13. Pass80,053 miles (+621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,053 miles
    Test number
    621092173896
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both links (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor brake pipes corroding

  14. Pass79,432 miles (+1,136)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,432 miles
    Test number
    464344377738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox

  15. Pass78,296 miles (+1,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,296 miles
    Test number
    199402910951
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded under floor (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre nailed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nailed

  16. Pass77,253 miles (+10)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,253 miles
    Test number
    529175654279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGearbox has slight oil leak

  17. Fail77,243 miles (+1,621)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,243 miles
    Test number
    895274354243
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGearbox has slight oil leak

  18. Pass75,622 miles (+1,272)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,622 miles
    Test number
    817826143297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGearbox has oil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing

  19. Pass74,350 miles (+2,618)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,350 miles
    Test number
    106589942260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall perished

  20. Pass71,732 miles (+1,934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,732 miles
    Test number
    307390051471
    • NoteFront and rear tyres slightly perished

  21. Pass69,798 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,798 miles
    Test number
    233659340238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,895 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,895 miles
    Test number
    442640559225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,955 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,955 miles
    Test number
    491180468247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,448 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,448 miles
    Test number
    352594057255
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass63,448 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,448 miles
    Test number
    484774257284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,557 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    60,557 miles
    Test number
    330314156433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail60,543 miles (+2,650)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,543 miles
    Test number
    280912756200
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

  28. Pass57,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    57,893 miles
    Test number
    594388145210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T787 AKP

Does T787 AKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T787 AKP is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T787 AKP?
The MOT on T787 AKP is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T787 AKP done?
T787 AKP was recorded at 85,966 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 1,336 miles a year.
Has T787 AKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T787 AKP has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T787 AKP 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 T787 AKP find?
T787 AKP passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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