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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T794 JTRMOT history

T794 JTR is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
170,269 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T794 JTR
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
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T794 JTR was last recorded at 170,269 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,081 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,188 miles
Average per year
4,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,269 miles
  • 2025 – 169,081 miles
  • 2024 – 168,256 miles
  • 2023 – 167,436 miles
  • 2022 – 166,323 miles
  • 2021 – 165,241 miles
  • 2020 – 164,214 miles
  • 2019 – 163,216 miles
  • 2018 – 161,874 miles
  • 2017 – 160,936 miles
  • 2016 – 159,953 miles
  • 2015 – 158,700 miles
  • 2014 – 156,586 miles
  • 2013 – 154,114 miles
  • 2012 – 151,157 miles
  • 2011 – 147,435 miles
  • 2010 – 142,239 miles
  • 2009 – 131,241 miles
  • 2008 – 117,915 miles
  • 2007 – 102,235 miles
  • 2006 – 85,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,269 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear jacking points rusty

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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,269 miles (+1,188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    170,269 miles
    Test number
    509721012481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear jacking points rusty

  2. Pass169,081 miles (+825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    169,081 miles
    Test number
    187228689348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass168,256 miles (+820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    168,256 miles
    Test number
    101524194678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,436 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,436 miles
    Test number
    538728392614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,323 miles (+1,082)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,323 miles
    Test number
    649604069819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass165,241 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    165,241 miles
    Test number
    977775004606
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail165,221 miles (+1,007)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,221 miles
    Test number
    679095373689
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass164,214 miles (+998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    164,214 miles
    Test number
    501824058148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass163,216 miles (+1,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    163,216 miles
    Test number
    568631857636
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass161,874 miles (+938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    161,874 miles
    Test number
    260500947333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass160,936 miles (+983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    160,936 miles
    Test number
    710598267063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass159,953 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    159,953 miles
    Test number
    658007619602
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills rear rurty

  13. Fail159,953 miles (+1,253)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,953 miles
    Test number
    929843104761
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills rear rurty

  14. Pass158,700 miles (+2,114)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    158,700 miles
    Test number
    530519650442
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass156,586 miles (+2,472)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    156,586 miles
    Test number
    706270274245
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass154,114 miles (+2,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    154,114 miles
    Test number
    875153073247
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass151,157 miles (+3,722)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    151,157 miles
    Test number
    277770982247
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing outer edges

  18. Pass147,435 miles (+5,196)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    147,435 miles
    Test number
    495644471257
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing low
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  19. Pass142,239 miles (+10,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    142,239 miles
    Test number
    414345180282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass131,241 miles (+13,326)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    131,241 miles
    Test number
    411383499208
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/R upper suspension arm, ball joint rubber split
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass117,915 miles (+15,680)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    117,915 miles
    Test number
    121245708387
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar link upper ball joints, rubber seal split.

  22. Pass102,235 miles (+16,660)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    102,235 miles
    Test number
    903116017358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    85,575 miles
    Test number
    320999296210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T794 JTR

Does T794 JTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T794 JTR is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T794 JTR?
The MOT on T794 JTR is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T794 JTR done?
T794 JTR was recorded at 170,269 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,249 miles a year.
Has T794 JTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T794 JTR has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T794 JTR 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 T794 JTR find?
T794 JTR passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear jacking points rusty.

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