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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T905 SDVMOT history

T905 SDV is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
97,892 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T905 SDV
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 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T905 SDV was last recorded at 97,892 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 4,691 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,201 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,691 miles
Average per year
3,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,892 miles
  • 2025 – 93,201 miles
  • 2024 – 88,549 miles
  • 2023 – 84,352 miles
  • 2022 – 78,810 miles
  • 2021 – 74,422 miles
  • 2020 – 72,179 miles
  • 2019 – 66,372 miles
  • 2018 – 60,920 miles
  • 2017 – 55,127 miles
  • 2016 – 50,051 miles
  • 2015 – 43,244 miles
  • 2014 – 36,955 miles
  • 2013 – 31,171 miles
  • 2012 – 25,554 miles
  • 2011 – 25,330 miles
  • 2010 – 24,528 miles
  • 2009 – 23,646 miles
  • 2008 – 22,512 miles
  • 2007 – 19,977 miles
  • 2006 – 17,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,892 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Various covers fitted obscuring components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail97,892 miles (+4,691)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,892 miles
    Test number
    232365347951
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,201 miles (+4,652)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,201 miles
    Test number
    479399289064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,549 miles (+4,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,549 miles
    Test number
    624320552487
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine compartment . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front shock absorber foam bump stops are broken .
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,352 miles (+5,542)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,352 miles
    Test number
    469935367345
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear high level brake light inop .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has very slight cracking on the outer sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp has condensation on the inside of the lens. (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass78,810 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,810 miles
    Test number
    738778408952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail78,809 miles (+4,387)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,809 miles
    Test number
    142669640804
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,422 miles (+2,243)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,422 miles
    Test number
    750033428646
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has cracking in outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp has condensation inside headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has cracking in outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass72,179 miles (+5,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,179 miles
    Test number
    492721420807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass66,372 miles (+5,452)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,372 miles
    Test number
    759649840040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,920 miles
    Test number
    554973038468
    • AdvisoryVarious covers fitted obscuring components

  11. Fail60,920 miles (+5,793)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,920 miles
    Test number
    164688934906
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryVarious covers fitted obscuring components

  12. Pass55,127 miles (+5,076)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,127 miles
    Test number
    704793546232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,051 miles
    Test number
    886518447621
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail50,051 miles (+6,807)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,051 miles
    Test number
    684088900478
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass43,244 miles (+6,289)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,244 miles
    Test number
    379388875080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,955 miles (+5,784)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,955 miles
    Test number
    886641274039
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass31,171 miles (+5,617)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,171 miles
    Test number
    208201683093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,554 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,554 miles
    Test number
    406670582037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,330 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,330 miles
    Test number
    418508481018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,528 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,528 miles
    Test number
    344259080025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,646 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,646 miles
    Test number
    550673989057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,512 miles (+2,535)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,512 miles
    Test number
    821796588044
    • NoteN/s rear and both front tyres wearing on edges.
    • NoteRear no. plate slightly deteriorated

  23. Pass19,977 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,977 miles
    Test number
    160999977487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,514 miles
    Test number
    294236686077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T905 SDV

Does T905 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T905 SDV expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T905 SDV?
The MOT on T905 SDV expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T905 SDV done?
T905 SDV was recorded at 97,892 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 3,918 miles a year.
Has T905 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T905 SDV has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T905 SDV 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 T905 SDV find?
T905 SDV failed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front position lamp not working, and 6 more.

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