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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T837 VAPMOT history

T837 VAP is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2023
Mileage
104,361 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T837 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T837 VAP was last recorded at 104,361 miles on 7 Oct 2022, 398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,963 miles · 12 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
398 miles
Average per year
2,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,361 miles
  • 2021 – 103,963 miles
  • 2020 – 103,236 miles
  • 2019 – 103,107 miles
  • 2018 – 102,755 miles
  • 2017 – 102,492 miles
  • 2016 – 100,878 miles
  • 2015 – 98,645 miles
  • 2014 – 97,852 miles
  • 2013 – 96,778 miles
  • 2012 – 95,368 miles
  • 2011 – 93,693 miles
  • 2010 – 92,583 miles
  • 2009 – 91,829 miles
  • 2008 – 85,784 miles
  • 2007 – 76,172 miles
  • 2006 – 64,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,361 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,361 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,361 miles
    Test number
    490481476175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,963 miles
    Test number
    556873192462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,963 miles (+727)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,963 miles
    Test number
    143908529573
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass103,236 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,236 miles
    Test number
    933281919566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,107 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,107 miles
    Test number
    430998170382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,755 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,755 miles
    Test number
    270765719251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,492 miles
    Test number
    708949757572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,492 miles (+1,614)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,492 miles
    Test number
    989733753082
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  9. Pass100,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,878 miles
    Test number
    296929251177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,878 miles (+2,233)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,878 miles
    Test number
    516415594835
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass98,645 miles (+46)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,645 miles
    Test number
    888677945105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail98,599 miles (+747)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,599 miles
    Test number
    207885435024
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass97,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,852 miles
    Test number
    519873444108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail97,852 miles (+1,074)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,852 miles
    Test number
    889113544197
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass96,778 miles (+1,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,778 miles
    Test number
    399994733138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass95,368 miles (+1,675)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,368 miles
    Test number
    978676142109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass93,693 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,693 miles
    Test number
    187399731114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,583 miles (+754)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    92,583 miles
    Test number
    700201540195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteRear tyres on 3mm

  19. Pass91,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    91,829 miles
    Test number
    521130849144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,829 miles (+6,045)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,829 miles
    Test number
    423270649186
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres on 3mm
    • NoteSuspect front discs under limit

  21. Pass85,784 miles (+9,612)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    85,784 miles
    Test number
    553764338138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,172 miles (+11,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    76,172 miles
    Test number
    683678837196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass64,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,381 miles
    Test number
    900960456113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,381 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,381 miles
    Test number
    751556346110
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T837 VAP

Does T837 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T837 VAP expired on 11 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T837 VAP?
The MOT on T837 VAP expired on 11 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T837 VAP done?
T837 VAP was recorded at 104,361 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2022, an average of 2,443 miles a year.
Has T837 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T837 VAP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T837 VAP 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 T837 VAP find?
T837 VAP passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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