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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T959 VPUMOT history

T959 VPU is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 3,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2023
Mileage
3,221 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2007
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T959 VPU
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
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T959 VPU was last recorded at 3,221 miles on 20 Jun 2007.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2007: 3,221 miles, lower than 29,184 miles on 19 Jun 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
29,184 miles · 19 Jun 2006

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2007 – 3,221 miles
  • 2006 – 29,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    105461322293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. FailMileage not read4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    162932485808
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    802722987003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end dust cover bush slight worn.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    265038734835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    841487105156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    232728408723
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    313416344982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    511136676897
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak

  9. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    235578626013
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. FailMileage not read5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    150587125152
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    208740175190
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  12. PassMileage not read2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    328871074163
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAll four tyres perishing/spliting on sidewalls
    • NoteFront windscreen washers weak

  13. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    637832973141
    • NoteMILEOMETER NOT DISPLAYED IN DASH

  14. FailMileage not read2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    916892773136
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteMILEOMETER NOT DISPLAYED IN DASH

  15. PassMileage not read3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    896572572115
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUN-ABLE TO SEE CURRENT MILEAGE(NOT DISPLAYED)

  16. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    808154371155
    • NoteAdvise slight play in both sides rear anti roll bar link rods.

  17. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    323563170101
    • NoteAdvise lcd display faulty

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    852063579164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    123796478157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass3,221 miles (-25,963)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    3,221 miles
    Test number
    942921177109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,184 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,184 miles
    Test number
    524870876144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,145 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,145 miles
    Test number
    293337366132
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteUnable to read milage clearly.

Questions about T959 VPU

Does T959 VPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T959 VPU expired on 17 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T959 VPU?
The MOT on T959 VPU expired on 17 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T959 VPU done?
T959 VPU was recorded at 3,221 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2007.
Has T959 VPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T959 VPU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T959 VPU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T959 VPU find?
T959 VPU passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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