
BMW 523
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T865 PKRMOT history
T865 PKR is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 189,136 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 189,136 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,802 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T865 PKR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 523
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T865 PKR was last recorded at 189,136 miles on 25 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 189,136 miles · 24 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,802 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 189,136 miles
- 2024 – 188,326 miles
- 2023 – 185,795 miles
- 2022 – 181,646 miles
- 2021 – 179,572 miles
- 2020 – 178,284 miles
- 2019 – 177,638 miles
- 2018 – 176,960 miles
- 2017 – 173,952 miles
- 2016 – 169,250 miles
- 2015 – 166,032 miles
- 2014 – 161,622 miles
- 2013 – 156,302 miles
- 2012 – 152,714 miles
- 2011 – 148,291 miles
- 2010 – 143,838 miles
- 2009 – 138,109 miles
- 2008 – 132,990 miles
- 2007 – 125,844 miles
- 2006 – 117,338 miles
- 2005 – 114,982 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Both, front to rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 8 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,136 miles2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 189,136 miles
- Test number
- 244917534364
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Both, front to rear
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail189,136 miles (+810)1 dangerous2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,136 miles
- Test number
- 758947872968
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/16 99V XL hifly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Both, front to rear
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/16 99V XL hifly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn on inner edge, 225/55/16 95V (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass188,326 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 188,326 miles
- Test number
- 224386918663
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail188,324 miles (+2,529)5 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,324 miles
- Test number
- 189487766844
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass185,795 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 185,795 miles
- Test number
- 881694449861
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail185,795 miles (+4,149)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,795 miles
- Test number
- 121946423763
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass181,646 miles (+2,074)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 181,646 miles
- Test number
- 489595248705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,572 miles (+1,288)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 179,572 miles
- Test number
- 873537881640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,284 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 178,284 miles
- Test number
- 387120307609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,269 miles (+631)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,269 miles
- Test number
- 780472184919
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass177,638 miles (+678)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 177,638 miles
- Test number
- 391618652429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,960 miles (+23)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 176,960 miles
- Test number
- 604274036842
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryO/s/f window inop
- AdvisoryWiring fault in tailgate loom
Fail176,937 miles (+2,985)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,937 miles
- Test number
- 913016356473
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right will not adjust (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryO/s/f window inop
- AdvisoryWiring fault in tailgate loom
Pass173,952 miles (+86)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 173,952 miles
- Test number
- 534323942287
- AdvisoryCentral Fuel pipes front to rear corroded
- AdvisoryEngine has major oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail173,866 miles (+4,616)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,866 miles
- Test number
- 656530469802
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryCentral brake light inop
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass169,250 miles (+3,218)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 169,250 miles
- Test number
- 567481422731
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass166,032 miles (+61)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 166,032 miles
- Test number
- 376550715131
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s/f drop link ball joints drying out
Fail165,971 miles (+4,349)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,971 miles
- Test number
- 749840605115
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s/f drop link ball joints drying out
Pass161,622 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 161,622 miles
- Test number
- 695567904166
- 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)
Fail161,620 miles (+5,318)5 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,620 miles
- Test number
- 289496704182
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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)
Pass156,302 miles (+3,588)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 156,302 miles
- Test number
- 139892573494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,714 miles (+4,423)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 152,714 miles
- Test number
- 155364392000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,291 miles (+4,453)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 148,291 miles
- Test number
- 266430491014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,838 miles (+5,729)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 143,838 miles
- Test number
- 421246190098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,109 miles (+5,119)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 138,109 miles
- Test number
- 430312499094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,990 miles (+7,146)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 132,990 miles
- Test number
- 621278798035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,844 miles (+8,506)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 125,844 miles
- Test number
- 783088387000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,338 miles (+2,356)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 117,338 miles
- Test number
- 600981106142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,982 miles (+510)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 114,982 miles
- Test number
- 822500305241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,472 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,472 miles
- Test number
- 274319085470
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about T865 PKR
- Does T865 PKR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T865 PKR expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T865 PKR?
- The MOT on T865 PKR expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T865 PKR done?
- T865 PKR was recorded at 189,136 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2025, an average of 3,802 miles a year.
- Has T865 PKR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T865 PKR has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on T865 PKR 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 T865 PKR find?
- T865 PKR passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front arms; headlamp lens slightly defective both; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, and 6 more.
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