BMW 523
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T79 CBKMOT history
T79 CBK is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 200,795 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 200,795 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 21 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,640 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T79 CBK
- 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
- 18 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T79 CBK was last recorded at 200,795 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 200,525 miles · 24 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 270 miles
- Average per year
- 4,640 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 200,795 miles
- 2025 – 200,525 miles
- 2024 – 192,705 miles
- 2023 – 186,957 miles
- 2022 – 181,715 miles
- 2021 – 173,653 miles
- 2020 – 166,656 miles
- 2019 – 159,543 miles
- 2018 – 152,907 miles
- 2017 – 149,066 miles
- 2016 – 146,801 miles
- 2015 – 143,924 miles
- 2014 – 142,007 miles
- 2013 – 139,650 miles
- 2012 – 136,851 miles
- 2011 – 134,725 miles
- 2010 – 132,394 miles
- 2009 – 129,460 miles
- 2008 – 124,986 miles
- 2007 – 118,522 miles
- 2006 – 108,824 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass200,795 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,795 miles (+270)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 200,795 miles
- Test number
- 404761713290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass200,525 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 200,525 miles
- Test number
- 316778864783
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail200,525 miles (+7,820)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,525 miles
- Test number
- 662962730612
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point / outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass192,705 miles (+5,748)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 192,705 miles
- Test number
- 934958983190
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass186,957 miles (+5,242)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 186,957 miles
- Test number
- 577220568972
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass181,715 miles (+8,062)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 181,715 miles
- Test number
- 138532788759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,653 miles (+6,997)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 173,653 miles
- Test number
- 495442660420
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass166,656 miles (+7,113)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 166,656 miles
- Test number
- 512012629747
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Jacking point corroded
- AdvisoryPark brake slight long pull
Pass159,543 miles (+6,636)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 159,543 miles
- Test number
- 760543784833
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,907 miles (+3,841)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 152,907 miles
- Test number
- 972364894152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass149,066 miles (+2,265)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 149,066 miles
- Test number
- 412463745895
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly perished
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)
Pass146,801 miles (+2,877)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 146,801 miles
- Test number
- 414538277485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,924 miles (+1,917)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 143,924 miles
- Test number
- 299628088413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,007 miles (+2,357)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 142,007 miles
- Test number
- 596748464227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,650 miles (+2,799)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 139,650 miles
- Test number
- 367323153247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,851 miles (+2,126)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 136,851 miles
- Test number
- 399361552261
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass134,725 miles (+2,331)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 134,725 miles
- Test number
- 128537551249
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass132,394 miles (+2,934)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 132,394 miles
- Test number
- 783390960212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,460 miles (+4,474)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 129,460 miles
- Test number
- 193314069280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,986 miles (+6,464)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 124,986 miles
- Test number
- 280189548223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,522 miles (+9,698)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 118,522 miles
- Test number
- 361750067261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,824 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 108,824 miles
- Test number
- 710368866232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T79 CBK
- Does T79 CBK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T79 CBK is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T79 CBK?
- The MOT on T79 CBK is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T79 CBK done?
- T79 CBK was recorded at 200,795 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 4,640 miles a year.
- Has T79 CBK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T79 CBK has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T79 CBK 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 T79 CBK find?
- T79 CBK passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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