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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T87 JRDMOT history

T87 JRD is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 146,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,112 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T87 JRD
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
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T87 JRD was last recorded at 146,112 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,024 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,088 miles
Average per year
5,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,112 miles
  • 2025 – 145,024 miles
  • 2024 – 141,107 miles
  • 2023 – 138,507 miles
  • 2022 – 135,402 miles
  • 2021 – 133,235 miles
  • 2020 – 131,478 miles
  • 2019 – 127,094 miles
  • 2018 – 122,321 miles
  • 2017 – 117,128 miles
  • 2016 – 109,936 miles
  • 2015 – 104,496 miles
  • 2014 – 97,830 miles
  • 2013 – 90,166 miles
  • 2012 – 83,758 miles
  • 2011 – 78,265 miles
  • 2010 – 72,821 miles
  • 2009 – 68,306 miles
  • 2008 – 62,295 miles
  • 2007 – 54,908 miles
  • 2006 – 46,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,112 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,112 miles (+1,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,112 miles
    Test number
    393181504310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass145,024 miles (+3,917)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,024 miles
    Test number
    200373527506
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner sill corroded

  3. Pass141,107 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,107 miles
    Test number
    978914279026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,507 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,507 miles
    Test number
    923254581384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail138,496 miles (+3,094)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,496 miles
    Test number
    901247623604
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass135,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,402 miles
    Test number
    486922551428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,402 miles (+2,167)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,402 miles
    Test number
    223394345641
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass133,235 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,235 miles
    Test number
    992414929164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,478 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,478 miles
    Test number
    391292230520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,094 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,094 miles
    Test number
    694457378159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail127,007 miles (+4,686)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,007 miles
    Test number
    498437212550
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass122,321 miles (+5,193)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    122,321 miles
    Test number
    586877694491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,128 miles
    Test number
    834388162854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,128 miles (+7,192)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,128 miles
    Test number
    536689464384
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass109,936 miles (+5,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,936 miles
    Test number
    964935212377
    • 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)

  16. Fail104,496 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,496 miles
    Test number
    307105035033
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass104,496 miles (+6,666)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,496 miles
    Test number
    636995335023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,830 miles (+7,664)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,830 miles
    Test number
    135216954019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteThe offside rear tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge

  19. Pass90,166 miles (+6,408)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,166 miles
    Test number
    789137453085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,758 miles (+109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,758 miles
    Test number
    948939762061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail83,649 miles (+5,384)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,649 miles
    Test number
    155189552041
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass78,265 miles (+5,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,265 miles
    Test number
    135616961017
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass72,821 miles (+4,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,821 miles
    Test number
    510759960060
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass68,306 miles (+6,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,306 miles
    Test number
    662036079094
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass62,295 miles (+7,387)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,295 miles
    Test number
    234504278054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,908 miles (+8,142)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,908 miles
    Test number
    131381187425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,766 miles
    Test number
    400062376048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass46,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,766 miles
    Test number
    750993176027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T87 JRD

Does T87 JRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T87 JRD is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T87 JRD?
The MOT on T87 JRD is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T87 JRD done?
T87 JRD was recorded at 146,112 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 5,003 miles a year.
Has T87 JRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T87 JRD has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T87 JRD 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 T87 JRD find?
T87 JRD passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill.

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