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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T85 SPLMOT history

T85 SPL is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 170,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2021
Mileage
170,451 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 SPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T85 SPL was last recorded at 170,451 miles on 11 Nov 2021, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,380 miles · 20 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
71 miles
Average per year
4,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 170,451 miles
  • 2020 – 170,380 miles
  • 2019 – 170,003 miles
  • 2018 – 166,685 miles
  • 2017 – 163,899 miles
  • 2016 – 160,649 miles
  • 2015 – 153,252 miles
  • 2014 – 150,218 miles
  • 2013 – 146,272 miles
  • 2012 – 144,311 miles
  • 2011 – 140,482 miles
  • 2010 – 137,336 miles
  • 2009 – 136,628 miles
  • 2008 – 126,074 miles
  • 2007 – 114,361 miles
  • 2006 – 101,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail170,451 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE FRONT WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail170,451 miles (+71)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,451 miles
    Test number
    568817861912
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  2. Pass170,380 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    170,380 miles
    Test number
    726172446030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,003 miles (+3,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    170,003 miles
    Test number
    884448584342
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded

  4. Pass166,685 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    166,685 miles
    Test number
    350361948809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass163,899 miles (+3,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    163,899 miles
    Test number
    605208386334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass160,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    160,649 miles
    Test number
    336515974632
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE FRONT WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail160,649 miles (+7,397)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,649 miles
    Test number
    749814563579
    • FailureCoil spring broken OFFSIDE REAR (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE FRONT WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass153,252 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    153,252 miles
    Test number
    488406335067
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a small split on tread

  9. Fail153,234 miles (+3,016)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,234 miles
    Test number
    775749225042
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a small split on tread

  10. Pass150,218 miles (+3,946)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    150,218 miles
    Test number
    865988534086
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass146,272 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    146,272 miles
    Test number
    297912433077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass144,311 miles (+3,829)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    144,311 miles
    Test number
    728183732052
    • NoteOs rear tyre 2 to 3 mm only
    • NoteSlight seepage from various power steering rubber hoses

  13. Pass140,482 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    140,482 miles
    Test number
    285993431020
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail140,480 miles (+3,144)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,480 miles
    Test number
    657582531068
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass137,336 miles (+708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    137,336 miles
    Test number
    732760340071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass136,628 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    136,628 miles
    Test number
    232514849088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteFront under bumper damaged
    • NoteHeadlight lenses damaged
    • NoteNearside mirror glass missing
    • NoteNearside wheel rim damaged
    • NoteOffside mud flap adrift

  17. Fail136,628 miles (+10,554)7 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,628 miles
    Test number
    750274949010
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteFront under bumper damaged
    • NoteHeadlight lenses damaged
    • NoteNearside mirror glass missing
    • NoteNearside wheel rim damaged
    • NoteOffside mud flap adrift

  18. Pass126,074 miles (+11,713)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    126,074 miles
    Test number
    780551518055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    114,361 miles
    Test number
    181331737011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail114,361 miles (+13,320)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,361 miles
    Test number
    212551837057
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Fail101,041 miles2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,041 miles
    Test number
    110425226089
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on tread depth limit.
    • NoteOffside parking brake performance low

  22. Pass101,041 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    101,041 miles
    Test number
    923465226009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on tread depth limit.
    • NoteOffside parking brake performance low

Questions about T85 SPL

Does T85 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T85 SPL expired on 22 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T85 SPL?
The MOT on T85 SPL expired on 22 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T85 SPL done?
T85 SPL was recorded at 170,451 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2021, an average of 4,395 miles a year.
Has T85 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 SPL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T85 SPL 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 T85 SPL find?
T85 SPL failed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2021 with 3 major defects: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; windscreen washer not working.

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