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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T896 JCCMOT history

T896 JCC is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2026
Mileage
124,284 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T896 JCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T896 JCC was last recorded at 124,284 miles on 6 Sept 2025, 3,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,231 miles · 13 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,053 miles
Average per year
3,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,284 miles
  • 2024 – 121,231 miles
  • 2022 – 121,185 miles
  • 2021 – 119,644 miles
  • 2020 – 115,000 miles
  • 2019 – 107,185 miles
  • 2018 – 101,611 miles
  • 2017 – 94,217 miles
  • 2016 – 88,535 miles
  • 2015 – 81,391 miles
  • 2014 – 78,672 miles
  • 2013 – 78,202 miles
  • 2012 – 74,491 miles
  • 2011 – 70,952 miles
  • 2010 – 67,273 miles
  • 2009 – 61,713 miles
  • 2008 – 57,410 miles
  • 2007 – 52,094 miles
  • 2006 – 48,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,284 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,284 miles (+3,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,284 miles
    Test number
    835763476449
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass121,231 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,231 miles
    Test number
    246626075019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front greased (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail121,230 miles (+45)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,230 miles
    Test number
    978806896191
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front greased (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail121,185 miles (+1,541)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,185 miles
    Test number
    859633015022
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,644 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,644 miles
    Test number
    187249815658
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail119,634 miles (+4,634)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,634 miles
    Test number
    461005375692
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass115,000 miles (+7,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,000 miles
    Test number
    435737384262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass107,185 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,185 miles
    Test number
    567727285656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,611 miles
    Test number
    202264969873
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded both rear tyres on legal limit

  10. Fail101,611 miles (+7,394)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,611 miles
    Test number
    848666843272
    • Repaired at testOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded both rear tyres on legal limit

  11. Pass94,217 miles (+5,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,217 miles
    Test number
    986792289853
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass88,535 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,535 miles
    Test number
    431343254166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,493 miles (+7,102)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,493 miles
    Test number
    224249286201
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass81,391 miles (+2,719)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,391 miles
    Test number
    786072245074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOsf headlight has water behind lens dulling off image

  15. Pass78,672 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,672 miles
    Test number
    325741844048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  16. Fail78,660 miles (+458)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,660 miles
    Test number
    608988634026
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Pass78,202 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,202 miles
    Test number
    178866833499
    • NoteBoth front tyres are of a dual tread configuration, they are now both in relativly poor condition. But meet the minimum set by the MOT.

  18. Fail78,202 miles (+3,711)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,202 miles
    Test number
    238026233083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are of a dual tread configuration, they are now both in relativly poor condition. But meet the minimum set by the MOT.

  19. Pass74,491 miles (+3,539)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,491 miles
    Test number
    967298132005
    • NoteO/S and N/S front tyres are scrubbing their outer edges (dual tread type tyre)

  20. Pass70,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,952 miles
    Test number
    495648431013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,941 miles (+3,668)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,941 miles
    Test number
    676558331066
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  22. Pass67,273 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    67,273 miles
    Test number
    352387940047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,713 miles (+4,303)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    61,713 miles
    Test number
    660057149084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,410 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,410 miles
    Test number
    191594948091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,094 miles (+3,290)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,094 miles
    Test number
    123273547493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,804 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    48,804 miles
    Test number
    190898036068
    • NoteBoth head light aim on upper limit

Questions about T896 JCC

Does T896 JCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T896 JCC expired on 5 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T896 JCC?
The MOT on T896 JCC expired on 5 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T896 JCC done?
T896 JCC was recorded at 124,284 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2025, an average of 3,855 miles a year.
Has T896 JCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T896 JCC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T896 JCC 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 T896 JCC find?
T896 JCC passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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