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BMW 523

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T856 JVPMOT history

T856 JVP is a red petrol BMW 523 first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 231,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2025
Mileage
231,677 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T856 JVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T856 JVP was last recorded at 231,677 miles on 16 Dec 2024, 7,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,305 miles · 15 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
7,372 miles
Average per year
8,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 231,677 miles
  • 2023 – 224,305 miles
  • 2022 – 210,414 miles
  • 2021 – 197,156 miles
  • 2020 – 188,206 miles
  • 2019 – 171,445 miles
  • 2018 – 157,158 miles
  • 2017 – 146,684 miles
  • 2016 – 136,207 miles
  • 2015 – 131,429 miles
  • 2014 – 128,007 miles
  • 2013 – 123,997 miles
  • 2012 – 118,353 miles
  • 2011 – 113,965 miles
  • 2010 – 104,975 miles
  • 2009 – 97,271 miles
  • 2008 – 89,868 miles
  • 2007 – 79,081 miles
  • 2006 – 68,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,677 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,677 miles (+7,372)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    231,677 miles
    Test number
    697309406088
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass224,305 miles (+13,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    224,305 miles
    Test number
    777262695397
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass210,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    210,414 miles
    Test number
    192430139963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail210,414 miles (+13,258)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,414 miles
    Test number
    884063524855
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass197,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    197,156 miles
    Test number
    736767687416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail197,155 miles (+8,949)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,155 miles
    Test number
    500142116462
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass188,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    188,206 miles
    Test number
    735574141285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail188,206 miles (+16,761)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,206 miles
    Test number
    515964952879
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft badly damaged doughnut bush support (6.1.7 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass171,445 miles (+14,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    171,445 miles
    Test number
    616384880253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass157,158 miles (+10,474)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    157,158 miles
    Test number
    877846343257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass146,684 miles (+10,477)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    146,684 miles
    Test number
    319678878443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass136,207 miles (+4,778)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    136,207 miles
    Test number
    821390165322
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass131,429 miles (+3,422)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    131,429 miles
    Test number
    476501665158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished/cracked in tread
    • NoteNearside dip beam pattern poor
    • NoteNearside front tyre valve stem perished/cracked
    • NoteRear suspension - play in both rear lower mounting bushes

  14. Pass128,007 miles (+4,010)9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    128,007 miles
    Test number
    547112564113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracks in tread
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear hub assembly,lower rear bush/bearing
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear hub assembly,rear lower bush/bearing

  15. Pass123,997 miles7 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    123,997 miles
    Test number
    356331563148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteNearside headlamp pattern poor
    • NoteNearside wiper rubber split
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear hub assembly,lower mounting bearing/bush

  16. Fail123,997 miles (+5,644)3 failures7 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,997 miles
    Test number
    827791563112
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteNearside headlamp pattern poor
    • NoteNearside wiper rubber split
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear hub assembly,lower mounting bearing/bush

  17. Pass118,353 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    118,353 miles
    Test number
    688084262158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked but secure.
    • NoteNearside rear suspension hub lower mounting bush/bearing has slight movement

  18. Fail118,353 miles (+4,388)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,353 miles
    Test number
    865184662190
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked but secure.
    • NoteNearside rear suspension hub lower mounting bush/bearing has slight movement

  19. Pass113,965 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    113,965 miles
    Test number
    916284661186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCondensation in offside headlamp
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged

  20. Fail113,965 miles (+8,990)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,965 miles
    Test number
    406574161178
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCondensation in offside headlamp
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged

  21. Pass104,975 miles (+7,704)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    104,975 miles
    Test number
    554896450187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass97,271 miles (+7,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    97,271 miles
    Test number
    713103079160
    • 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)

  23. Pass89,868 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    89,868 miles
    Test number
    280397158184
    • NotePlsstic trims covering testable items

  24. Fail89,868 miles (+10,787)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,868 miles
    Test number
    600994558101
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NotePlsstic trims covering testable items

  25. Pass79,081 miles (+10,083)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    79,081 miles
    Test number
    130301857174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,998 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    68,998 miles
    Test number
    310692446140
    • NoteN/S FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT.
    • NoteO/S FRONT TYRE IS BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT.

Questions about T856 JVP

Does T856 JVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T856 JVP expired on 21 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T856 JVP?
The MOT on T856 JVP expired on 21 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T856 JVP done?
T856 JVP was recorded at 231,677 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2024, an average of 8,760 miles a year.
Has T856 JVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T856 JVP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T856 JVP 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 T856 JVP find?
T856 JVP passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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