
BMW 523
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T840 CBKMOT history
T840 CBK is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 9 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 200,247 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 200,247 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,590 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T840 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
- 9 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T840 CBK was last recorded at 200,247 miles on 27 Jul 2023, 3,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 196,286 miles · 22 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,961 miles
- Average per year
- 7,590 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 200,247 miles
- 2022 – 196,286 miles
- 2021 – 193,095 miles
- 2020 – 189,789 miles
- 2019 – 185,582 miles
- 2018 – 181,301 miles
- 2017 – 176,354 miles
- 2016 – 171,214 miles
- 2015 – 165,555 miles
- 2014 – 155,708 miles
- 2013 – 121,820 miles
- 2012 – 107,706 miles
- 2011 – 100,094 miles
- 2010 – 94,936 miles
- 2009 – 90,050 miles
- 2008 – 86,803 miles
- 2007 – 80,098 miles
- 2006 – 71,888 miles
- 2005 – 63,015 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2015
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Headlamp lens slightly defective x2
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
30 tests since 27 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,247 miles (+3,961)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 200,247 miles
- Test number
- 416269559302
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection
Pass196,286 miles (+3,191)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 196,286 miles
- Test number
- 752475671707
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass193,095 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 193,095 miles
- Test number
- 789553521153
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail193,095 miles (+3,306)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,095 miles
- Test number
- 201678893462
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass189,789 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 189,789 miles
- Test number
- 409738532980
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail189,782 miles (+4,200)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,782 miles
- Test number
- 284972072490
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass185,582 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 185,582 miles
- Test number
- 618774383274
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail185,575 miles (+4,274)1 dangerous9 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,575 miles
- Test number
- 507270338724
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low x2 adjusters faulty (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass181,301 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 181,301 miles
- Test number
- 298411547708
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber is becoming weak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail181,297 miles (+4,943)6 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,297 miles
- Test number
- 445812014379
- MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber is becoming weak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass176,354 miles (+30)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 176,354 miles
- Test number
- 409730530320
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail176,324 miles (+5,110)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,324 miles
- Test number
- 941823674743
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass171,214 miles (+27)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 171,214 miles
- Test number
- 338530946544
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail171,187 miles (+5,632)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,187 miles
- Test number
- 443206915707
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass165,555 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 165,555 miles
- Test number
- 249364295143
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail165,555 miles (+9,847)2 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,555 miles
- Test number
- 447134395194
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass155,708 miles (+771)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 155,708 miles
- Test number
- 859909094171
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail154,937 miles (+33,117)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,937 miles
- Test number
- 227222994184
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass121,820 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 121,820 miles
- Test number
- 879565883175
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail121,820 miles (+14,114)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,820 miles
- Test number
- 228665683400
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass107,706 miles (+7,612)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 107,706 miles
- Test number
- 287376392168
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass100,094 miles (+5,158)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 100,094 miles
- Test number
- 529072591158
- NoteN/S/R Flex hose perished
- NoteN/S/R hand brake holding on slightly
- NoteO/S/R flex hose perished
Pass94,936 miles (+4,886)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 94,936 miles
- Test number
- 792749300203
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,050 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 90,050 miles
- Test number
- 601831119244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,050 miles (+3,247)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,050 miles
- Test number
- 503560319279
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass86,803 miles (+6,705)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 86,803 miles
- Test number
- 891260708278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,098 miles (+8,210)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 80,098 miles
- Test number
- 390276777161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,888 miles (+8,873)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 71,888 miles
- Test number
- 133664676183
- 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)
Pass63,015 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 63,015 miles
- Test number
- 741098775183
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail63,015 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,015 miles
- Test number
- 914128675106
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T840 CBK
- Does T840 CBK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T840 CBK expired on 26 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T840 CBK?
- The MOT on T840 CBK expired on 26 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T840 CBK done?
- T840 CBK was recorded at 200,247 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2023, an average of 7,590 miles a year.
- Has T840 CBK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T840 CBK has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on T840 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 T840 CBK find?
- T840 CBK passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 11 more.
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