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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass189,136 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass181,646 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    181,646 miles
    Test number
    489595248705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass179,572 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    179,572 miles
    Test number
    873537881640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass178,284 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    178,284 miles
    Test number
    387120307609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. Pass177,638 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    177,638 miles
    Test number
    391618652429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass156,302 miles (+3,588)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    156,302 miles
    Test number
    139892573494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass152,714 miles (+4,423)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    152,714 miles
    Test number
    155364392000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass148,291 miles (+4,453)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    148,291 miles
    Test number
    266430491014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass143,838 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    143,838 miles
    Test number
    421246190098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass138,109 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    138,109 miles
    Test number
    430312499094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass132,990 miles (+7,146)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    132,990 miles
    Test number
    621278798035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass125,844 miles (+8,506)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    125,844 miles
    Test number
    783088387000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass117,338 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    117,338 miles
    Test number
    600981106142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass114,982 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    114,982 miles
    Test number
    822500305241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. 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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